Catering Chef
£30,000 + Benefits
Penrith, Cumbria
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Immediate Start
- Dynamic work environment
- Professional growth and career development opportunities
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Free minibus to work for some locations
- Option to purchase a weeks additional holiday
- Free meal on shift
- 25% of product in farmshop
Join our team as a Team Leader where you will lead the culinary operations at this unique venue. This role is perfect for a skilled culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food quality using beautiful local produce. Lead a kitchen where passion for local produce and culinary excellence are at the forefront of what they do.
Catering ChefIdeal Profile:
- Experienced in high-volume catering operations, with a strong hands-on cooking background
- Proficient in food safety and health and safety, ensuring all practices comply with regulatory standards.
- Skilled in staff management, including recruitment, development, and scheduling of kitchen teams.
- Ability to efficiently plan daily prep volumes and manage kitchen workflow to meet customer demands without compromising quality.
- Experience working closely with management and other teams to control food stocks, manage waste, and drive sales growth
Catering ChefResponsibilities:
- Oversee the production of every dish, ensuring it meets our established standards for quality and presentation
- Assist the Lead Chef with recruitment, training, and development of the kitchen staff.
- Manage rotas and staff schedules to align with business demands
- Collaborate with the Station Managers to maintain food safety, manage stock levels, and minimize waste
- Work with the Lead Chef and Food and Experience Manager to introduce new products and seasonal menus, ensuring they are communicated effectively to both back and front of house teams.
- Provide continuous feedback to improve kitchen operations and standards
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