Executive Chef

7 days ago


Newry, United Kingdom Henderson Group Full time
Job Summary
Culinary specialist required to lead a team of cooks in a busy retail environment. As Cook, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and ensuring the safe storage and handling of food products. This is a full-time position available at 42.5 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility required.

About Us
Henderson Group is a leading foodservice provider in Northern Ireland, employing over 5,500 staff across various divisions. Our company values include Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork, and Integrity, which are lived out through our daily operations.

Your Role
The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a catering environment, knowledge of food safety practices, and commercial awareness. You will work closely with the chef to prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen area. You must also be able to exercise constant watch over Health & Safety, Security, Discipline, and Due Diligence.

Key Responsibilities
* Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (peeling and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
* Follow recipes and methods in a strict manner to ensure the highest possible quality and consistency of food production
* Portion, arrange, and garnish food to the required specification
* Cook food as required using various utensils and kitchen appliances
* Exercise and enforce constant watch over Health & Safety, Security, Discipline, and Due Diligence

Requirements
* Good standard of education and very good communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and apt in multiskilling
* Ability to follow instructions and great attention to detail
* At least 2 years of experience in a catering environment
* Knowledge of Food Safety practices and procedures - minimum Level 2 qualification in Food Safety
* Commercial Awareness and ability to deliver on Key Performance Indicators such as sales, costs, and profitability

Benefits
We offer attractive pay, an employee assistance program, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout the UK/Ireland, and many more benefits.
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