Head Chef

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Andover

Compensation: £30,000 / year

Description

PLEASE NOTE: This role is employed via our restaurant provider OCS UK & Ireland. The working pattern is 06:30 - 15:00 - 40. hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Head Chef to join our Catering team within our Angel Hill business division. This role will be based at our prestigious Twinings site

Key Responsibilities

To support and coordinate and manage all catering and associated services at appointed premises.
Food production in line with the company recipes, cooked and presented to a high specification.
Support in the planning and promotion of menus, stock control and EDI ordering of all supplies.
To assist in the running of the kitchen/unit in the Manager's absence
To support the recruitment of all local unit Team Members as agreed with the Unit Manager and appraise all unit Team Members on an agreed time scale.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

A driven and enthusiastic employee
Someone who is willing to attain the highest standards possible.
We are looking for an employee that is autonomous in their approach but also happy to work well in a team.
Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate – but don’t worry if you don’t, we can help you achieve this!
A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
Food Safety Level 3 would be an advantage.
Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
Excellent communication and customer service skills as you will be interacting with the customer base and onsite clients.
A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food.

Benefits

Win a cash reward monthly in our Food Co Directors Star Award.
All winners of Food Co Directors Star Award are entered into the Annual Star of the Year Award – Winner receives £1000 holiday vouchers.
20% Discount at “The Gym” - 200 sites nationally.
Discounted Merlin Passes for all employees to enjoy discounts on top attractions.
Up to 40% Discount on RAC Membership.
Up to 30% off Microsoft office 360 Packages.
Wide range of retail discounts.
Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!
Opportunities for personal and professional development via our Learning & Development platform.
Career progression within a growing company.
Access to “WageStream” giving you the ability to track your wages in real time and access 30% if your earned pay instantly.
To save you on your laundry costs, we will provide you with a set of workwear based upon the number of days you work each week.
We will provide you with safety footwear from the day you start.
An onsite free gym
Access to highly discounted Twinings tea