Chef/Cook

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Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:
Great operational training and development
Life assurance scheme
Personal Development and Training opportunities – We are passionate about our growing team
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:
Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
Overseeing and implementing menu changes
Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef will:
Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
Have experience supervising a team
Have experience in a similar Chef role
Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
Have a flexible approach to working

Job Reference: com/2704/48267001/52709375/BU #Gather and Gather

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