Head Chef

We are recruiting a Head Chef to join a fantastic company based in Newark on a Permanent basis. Working hours will be on a 40hr contract, very rare in the industry.
 
You’ll be joining a company that has established an inclusive and friendly culture, where team members feel supported by the Management team.
 
As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for:
 
–          Starting off the morning by preparing menu items for the day ahead
–          Preparing basic menu items according to agreed plan
–          Running the breakfast and lunch service, to include ‘home-style’ dishes such as Cooked & Continental breakfast, sandwiches, salads, jacket potatoes, pies and pasta
–          Taking control of menu costings, reporting back to Management team
–          Handling stock control and rotation
–          Placing orders with suppliers
–          Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
–          Supporting the Catering Assistants where required
 
The company offers a fantastic range of benefits to include:
 
–          25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays from day one of employment
–          Discretionary staff bonus scheme 7.5% of salary!
–          Staff wellbeing support
–          Cashback on optical and dental spend
–          Local gym membership discounts
–          10% employer Pension contributions
–          Team events and get-togethers
 
What the company are looking for in a successful Head Chef:
 
–          A strong background as a Senior Chef or Head Chef
–          Experience with menu costings, stock control and ordering
–          An incredibly friendly and welcoming nature to fit with the company’s culture
–          A positive and supportive attitude towards colleagues
–          A calm and composed approach during busy periods
 
Working hours: 6:30/7:00am – 2:30/3:00pm with 30 minutes’ lunch
Salary: £30-35k per year, negotiable based on experience, plus discretionary bonus of 7.5% of salary as above
 
Interested? Apply now with your CV or contact Reflect Recruitment Group on 01636 700373.
 
Reflect Recruitment Group is operating as Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973.