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Rate of pay: £16.50 per hour // £32,175 per annum
Who we are:
Olive Catering Services isone of the leading independent contract catering companiesin the UK.
We provide a wide variety of high quality, tailored workplacecatering solutions with a particular focus on fresh food. We are a vibrant company with an enthusiasm and passion for our business that sets us apart from other contract caterers
Everyone at Olive is aTeam Member and we treat every Team Member as an individual. Through our Team Member Development Programme and 2WAY communication, we ensure that everyone is trained, supported, appraised and above all recognised as an individual.
Whats on offer for our Head Chef?
- Work as part of a team for a reputable contract caterer who are recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the UK.
- Support, training and development from our award-winning Food Innovation Team
- Using the finest, freshest ingredients available according to the season
- Sociable working hours
- Paid Holiday Entitlement
- Excellent training and development opportunities, including NVQ accreditation
- Pension scheme for all our team members
- All of our Team Members receive free meals and refreshments on duty
- Access to confidential personal support, which includes counselling and financial or legal advice
Our ideal Head Chef should;
- Be passionate about providing fantastic food and be able to work effectively within a team.
- Possess excellent culinary skills, as well as being aware of current food trends to help ensure that our food offer is innovative and imaginative.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- You will need to be passionate about providing excellent food and customer service and your skills in these areas must be first class. You will have the ability to drive our business forward with exacting standards and an attention to detail.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of cost control to ensure you help achieve budgetary targets, as well as having a positive can do attitude.
- Assisting with preparation of all food and beverages ensuring that the highest standards are maintained.
- To assist with menu planning, production levels, food costing, ordering and stock control, as appropriate.
- Help to ensure the smooth running of the contract at all times, especially during times of sickness, holiday etc.
As part of our commitment to make our recruitment process accessible, if you require assistance or reasonable adjustments at any stage please contact us.
