Chef Supervisor

About The Role

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• In the absence of the senior chef, support and handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the site's standards and quality.
• Manage cooking process at your specific station of several dishes, ensuring food is delivered in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site at all times.
• Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low by ensuring the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities.
• Work with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service is maintained throughout the shift.

Days of working: Monday to Friday

Flexible hours between 07:00am - 19:00pm

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Chef role is desired; candidates should have experience working in a similar role within contract catering.
• Candidates need to possess a Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or an equivalent qualification.
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes is essential. Candidates should also be able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team is crucial with excellent listening and communication skills.
• Knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation is important; they should understand the standard legal policies and procedures regarding receiving, preparation, storage, and sanitation of food and menu items fully, including recipes, production, and presentation methods.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is required.
• Additionally, completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable.
• Customer Service Skills: Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Organisational Skills: Good time management and organisational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Ability to handle different situations and find practical solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

Hiring Criteria

• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Have an understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.