Contract chef (s) required for a company based in Grantham

The hours are Saturday and Sunday 7.30 - 14.30 ( can be split into Saturday and Sunday or one weekend on one weekend off) and will involve the preparation of meals and service in an ongoing temporary role

If you want to be recognised for your ability to keep calm under pressure and your excellent problem-solving skills, then we want to hear from you. In the role of Chef you'll have the opportunity to let your culinary and organisational skills shine, as you work within a busy kitchen environment. We have chef roles available of all levels.

General skills

As Chef you will have:

* Good knowledge of all sections

* Strong ability to produce good quality food and first-rate culinary skills

* A flair, passion and a love of ingredients

* Strong organisational skills

* An ability to work unsupervised and consistently deliver quality work*

Personal traits

You will:

* Have strong attention to detail

* Enthusiasm and willingness to develop your own skills and knowledge, plus those around you

* Flexible and have a willingness to embrace new ideas and processes

* Be able to take on board feedback and changes to menu items or ingredients

* Be able to work well under pressure*

Main Duties/Responsibilities

In this role you will:

* Cook and prepare high quality dishes

* Supervise all kitchen stations

* Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment

* Train and develop current and new staff, ensuring talented Chefs are encouraged to progress

* Assist the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes

* Be responsible for health and safety, and teaching staff about it

Qualifications/Licences/Certifications/Experience

Essential

* Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards

* Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award

* Minimum 2 years' relevant experience

* Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety

* Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives

* Health and safety and food hygiene certificates

Desirable:

* City & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 Catering

* NVQ Level 2 in cookery

* Level 3 Food Safety Awards

* Modern Apprenticeship route in cooking

* City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery

* BTEC HND in professional cookery

* A foundation degree in culinary arts

So if you've got what it takes to be our next Chef working at a great company with a fabulous reputation, then don't hesitate to apply today.