Chef
Posted 17 hours ago
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Any
- £14 to £16 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Job Title: Chef
Location:
East Midlands, Leicestershire, Leicester
Job Type:
Permanent, expected to work Full-Time hours
Salary:
£14.50 - £14.50 Per hour
Job Duties:
* Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications
* Ensure food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
* Monitor and manage inventory levels to minimise waste
* Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow
* Adhere to health and safety regulations
Required Qualifications:
* Proven experience working as a Chef
* Food Hygiene Certificate
* Literacy and numeracy equivalent to at least GCSE Grade C English and Maths
* NVQ2 in Hospitality & Catering
* Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate.
* DBS required
Education:
Formal culinary training or equivalent experience
Experience:
* Proven experience as a chef in a similar environment
* Some experience of setting and managing budgets
* Proven knowledge of Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful
* Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
* Proven practical experience in operating catering machinery
* Proven experience in staff management
* Basic knowledge of the impact of food types on medication.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Excellent cooking skills with an understanding of produce and ingredients
* Good understanding of written and spoken English
* Good interpersonal and customer care skills
* Basic Microsoft Word
* Basic Microsoft Excel
* Email and internet communications
Working Conditions:
This role may require working evenings, weekends, and public holidays. The environment can be fast-paced and demanding, requiring standing for extended periods and lifting heavy objects
Location:
East Midlands, Leicestershire, Leicester
Job Type:
Permanent, expected to work Full-Time hours
Salary:
£14.50 - £14.50 Per hour
Job Duties:
* Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications
* Ensure food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
* Monitor and manage inventory levels to minimise waste
* Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow
* Adhere to health and safety regulations
Required Qualifications:
* Proven experience working as a Chef
* Food Hygiene Certificate
* Literacy and numeracy equivalent to at least GCSE Grade C English and Maths
* NVQ2 in Hospitality & Catering
* Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate.
* DBS required
Education:
Formal culinary training or equivalent experience
Experience:
* Proven experience as a chef in a similar environment
* Some experience of setting and managing budgets
* Proven knowledge of Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful
* Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
* Proven practical experience in operating catering machinery
* Proven experience in staff management
* Basic knowledge of the impact of food types on medication.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Excellent cooking skills with an understanding of produce and ingredients
* Good understanding of written and spoken English
* Good interpersonal and customer care skills
* Basic Microsoft Word
* Basic Microsoft Excel
* Email and internet communications
Working Conditions:
This role may require working evenings, weekends, and public holidays. The environment can be fast-paced and demanding, requiring standing for extended periods and lifting heavy objects