Job Description

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef to work for our client based in Edwinstowe, Nottingham area.

The role:

Responsibility for all catering services within the establishment for children, young people, staff and visitors. To plan menus and order provisions within the budget allocation available and monitor expenditure.

Key Responsibilities of the Chef:

• To ensure that menus are adhered too, the food is of good quality and quantity, is presented attractively and served at the appropriate time in appropriate portion sizes.
• Responsibility for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and ensuring good hygiene practices are observed by all staff or anyone else who uses the facility.
• To ensure deliveries are checked for quality and quantity and to take appropriate action if problems arise with suppliers. Equipment to the attention of the Registered Care Manager and ensure that appropriate action is taken to effect repairs.
• To ensure that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) are complied with and staff members or others using the kitchen are given adequate instruction in safety procedures. 5. Responsibility for the security of the kitchen and food storage areas, including maintenance of adequate stock control records.
• To clean kitchen equipment, working surfaces and storage facilities
• To assist in COSHH and Risk Assessments allied to the use of chemicals, equipment and activity and comply with resulting directions.
• To adhere to cleaning schedules/instructions and ensure high standards of quality in all work undertaken

Working Hours for the chef: 20.5 hours per week

Requirements of Chef:

• Previous experience as a chef
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards and allergen regulations
• Understanding of large-scale or contract catering
• Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and reliable approach to work
• Positive attitude with strong customer service skills

If you are interested, please apply with your CV.