Chef

Job Description

Job title: ChefLocation: BroadstairsPay rate: £14Contract: Temporary. Start 19th February - 28th March (with possible extension)Benefits: weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, access to free eyecare vouchers, dedicated consultant to support your job search, temp of the month awards, access to well-being platforms and free onsite parking.Hours: Hours A - 33 Hours Saturday to Wednesday. 8.00am to 12.30pm Saturday & Sunday and 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to WednesdayHours B - 16 Hours Thursday & Friday. 8.00am to 4.30pmOur client is seeking Chef to join their team. Please note, an enhanced DBS check will be carried out, due to the working environment.Could this be your next career move Here is what your new role will involve…

• Prepare and cook fresh food from scratch following recipes provided for school lunch and residential homes evening meal.
• Ensure that all special diets are catered for using all precautionary measures to avoid contact with other foods.
• Prepare all foods in accordance with "Safer food better business Manuel" (HACCP).
• Be actively involved and oversee the complete cleaning of the kitchen and storage areas following the daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Ensure adequate food supplies are maintained by regular monitoring and ordering.
• Ensure that all stock is stored and labelled correctly and in date.
• Assist with the planning of menus for both school lunches and the homes.
• Monitor all food waste and liaise with Catering & housekeeping manger about how to reduce.
• Organise and assign all daily duties and work schedules to kitchen/pantry assistants.
• Assist with the implementation of Statutory & School hygiene, health & safety procedures. To ensure the following practices are adhered to, i.e. recording of fridge & freezer temperatures; food temperatures etc.
• Ensure that all items of equipment are maintained to a safe and hygienic standard, reporting any defects to the Catering and Housekeeping manager.
• To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children as this applies to the role within the organisation. To also be fullyaware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults in relation to the role.
• To ensure that the line manager is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the worker may have in relation to safeguarding and/or child protection.
• To be aware of the various school policies and to act in accordance with them.

Can you demonstrate the following qualities…

• A catering qualification is essential.
• Ability to provide a variety of nutritional and healthy meals.
• Ability to cater for pupils special diets or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under own initiative within a strict time limit.
• Ability to maintain adequate stock control procedures.
• An ability to create weekly menus.
• Effective friendly communication with customers, including supporting the use of communication aides as appropriate for the children.
• Possession of a current Food Handling & Hygiene certificate or a willingness to acquire one

If this sounds like the idea position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply today and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitablefor this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a £50 voucher of your choice *terms apply*.If you would like any further information before applying, then please email your CV directly or call us on to discuss over the phone.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Keyskills :
chef / cook / chef de partie