Head Chef

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

128Job Description:*To be considered for this role, you will need your own transport to travel to SY5 7AU due to the location and lack of public transport. *

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our vibrant team at our Children’s Activity Centre, Condover Hall which is based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. This is a full-time permanent position.

*Benefits:*

· Free uniform

· Free DBS

· Staff events

· Employee discounts

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Free parking

· Friends & Family Days

*The details:*
* Permanent, full-time position
* Salary – £32,500 per year
* The earliest start is approximately 6/ 7am and the latest finish is 7/ 8pm.
* Free meals
* The role is to be based at JCA’s flagship activity centre, Condover Hall, Shrewsbury
* The role will involve working weekends
* You will have the *Christmas and New Year off!* Condover Hall is closed over the 2 week festive period

*What are we looking for?*
* Previous chef experience (Sous Chef or above)
* Experience in larger catering environments is a bonus e.g. school, events
* Catering related qualifications or certificates are a bonus
* Good knowledge of health and safety and hygiene standards
* Proven team experience in a professional kitchen setting
* The desire to innovate and produce food of outstanding quality
* A customer driven team member who can work with children and young people

*Day to day, your key duties will include: *

· Stock control (stock take, receive and check supplies)

· Staff training

· Prepping and cooking breakfast, lunch & dinner for up to 600 guests & staff

· Ensuring that high standards are met and meals are in accordance with company guidelines

· Catering for a variety of dietary requirements

· Working as part of a team in a fast-moving environment

· Following due diligence procedures such as HACCP

· Working to the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, stores, and back of house areas

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\*Our Recruitment Team is based at our Head Office in Brighton so we may call you from a Brighton number (01273)\*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,500.00 per year

Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking

Work Location: In personLocation: Condover