Head Chef

Salary: £28,800 per year

Position: Head Chef
Duration: Permanent
location: Exmoor
Salary: £28,800per year (open to discussion)
Hours of work: 40.25 hours per week.

Our client has an activity holiday centre that enables people with disabilities to achieve their potential through the challenge of adventurous activities. The site offers fantastic facilities and for the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, they prepare three home-cooked meals a day. Working closely with the visitors can be hugely rewarding and they take particular care to deliver high standards even when catering for a variety of special dietary requirements.

The successful Head Chef will have a problem-solving approach to work with a keen sense of quality and excellence to ensure all work is carried out to a high standard.

Whilst you will be part of a team, you will be able to work independently as required and take leadership in the kitchen and maintain high standards throughout.

No day is the same so you will need to have a flexible and enthusiastic attitude to work and be able to deal with issues under pressure.

It is essential that you have your own transport and can work on a rota basis which would include every other weekend.

The specifics

Head Chef – salary dependant on qualifications and experience.

Hours of work: 40.25 hours per week.

Reporting to: Facilities Manager

Key responsibilities for the Head Chef:

• Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen.

• Liaising with suppliers for food orders.

• Producing menus and new dishes.

• Leading and training the kitchen team.

• Working within the kitchen budget.

• Ensuring compliance to food safety working within current guidance.

Head Chef Key Skills:

• Excellent cooking skills.

• Understanding of produce and ingredients.

• Ability to write menus which are creative and within budget.

• Awareness of food allergens and special dietary requirements.

• Effective communications skills.

• Excellent customer service.

• Good team leadership.

• Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.

• Calm under pressure.

Desirable Qualifications for the Head Chef:

• City & Guilds diploma in professional cookery.

• BTEC HND in professional cookery.

• Food safety level 2 or above.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,800per year

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