Chef/ Kitchen Duty Manager
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,064 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £29,064 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | 1856 Café - Hainault Forest, Romford Road, Chigwell, IG7 4QN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000058 |
Summary
Location: 1856 Café - Hainault Forest, Romford Road, Chigwell, IG7 4QN and Owls Play Centre, Fairlop Waters Country Park, Forest Rd, Ilford IG6 3HN
Type: Permanent - Full time – 40 hours - The working patterns involve sociable hours as both sites operate throughout the day and may involve some evening working.
We are currently looking for an experienced Chef/Duty Manager to deliver all aspects of busy kitchen operations and who is passionate about all thing’s food! You will be working across our two country parks: Hainault Forest, with its scenic views, our newly restored venue comprising of a café, events space, farm and other public areas; as well as our recently refurbished Owl’s Play centre located at Fairlop Waters, which offers a café setting for its users.
You’ll have opportunity to work on developing new retail and hospitality menus and processes. At Hainault Forest, you will be working in a brand-new venue with state-of-the-art kitchens at your disposal. You should have experience with managing medium size teams, food preparation environment and be keen to learn and progress with us as we grow.
As well as a Chef you will also take on the responsibilities of a Duty Manager managing the wide-ranging needs of both hospitality environments. You will be responsible for the stock taking and ordering of food for both sites to ensure the highest quality food is delivered to our customers.
Job role:
Working closely with the Venue Managers on developing and delivering all retail and hospitality menus with the opportunity to put your stamp on this exciting project, while furthering your future career
Ordering and stock control
Recruiting, training and managing the kitchen team
Being responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a wide range of catering menus for the café as well as for events, corporate meetings, birthday parties and wedding receptions
Ensure kitchen areas are all clean and tidy to the highest standards and all checklists are followed
Ensure HACCAP, COSSH and other H&S regulations are followed at all times
Ensure all equipment is maintained and used safely and in line with instruction
Assist with any other task within scope of the role as required
Essential requirements:
Experience in leading and developing teams in a demanding kitchen environment
Knowledge on Food safety, allergens, HACCAP, COSHH, Natasha’s Law
Ability to work as part of the team using your own initiative
Ability to follow instruction and execute to the highest standards
Flexible with working patterns
Desired Skills & Experience:
Healthy Catering Registration
Food Hygiene
Safeguarding Policies & Procedures
In return, we can offer the successful candidates a company pension scheme, annual performance rewards, generous annual leave, employee assistance programme and GP referral scheme. In addition, we offer our staff free gym, swim and spa membership at all Vision sites; Corporate Health Cash Plan (which provides free access to essential health care and valuable health and wellbeing services); employee recognition scheme; cycle to work and electric leasing car scheme.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Type: Permanent - Full time – 40 hours - The working patterns involve sociable hours as both sites operate throughout the day and may involve some evening working.
We are currently looking for an experienced Chef/Duty Manager to deliver all aspects of busy kitchen operations and who is passionate about all thing’s food! You will be working across our two country parks: Hainault Forest, with its scenic views, our newly restored venue comprising of a café, events space, farm and other public areas; as well as our recently refurbished Owl’s Play centre located at Fairlop Waters, which offers a café setting for its users.
You’ll have opportunity to work on developing new retail and hospitality menus and processes. At Hainault Forest, you will be working in a brand-new venue with state-of-the-art kitchens at your disposal. You should have experience with managing medium size teams, food preparation environment and be keen to learn and progress with us as we grow.
As well as a Chef you will also take on the responsibilities of a Duty Manager managing the wide-ranging needs of both hospitality environments. You will be responsible for the stock taking and ordering of food for both sites to ensure the highest quality food is delivered to our customers.
Job role:
Working closely with the Venue Managers on developing and delivering all retail and hospitality menus with the opportunity to put your stamp on this exciting project, while furthering your future career
Ordering and stock control
Recruiting, training and managing the kitchen team
Being responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a wide range of catering menus for the café as well as for events, corporate meetings, birthday parties and wedding receptions
Ensure kitchen areas are all clean and tidy to the highest standards and all checklists are followed
Ensure HACCAP, COSSH and other H&S regulations are followed at all times
Ensure all equipment is maintained and used safely and in line with instruction
Assist with any other task within scope of the role as required
Essential requirements:
Experience in leading and developing teams in a demanding kitchen environment
Knowledge on Food safety, allergens, HACCAP, COSHH, Natasha’s Law
Ability to work as part of the team using your own initiative
Ability to follow instruction and execute to the highest standards
Flexible with working patterns
Desired Skills & Experience:
Healthy Catering Registration
Food Hygiene
Safeguarding Policies & Procedures
In return, we can offer the successful candidates a company pension scheme, annual performance rewards, generous annual leave, employee assistance programme and GP referral scheme. In addition, we offer our staff free gym, swim and spa membership at all Vision sites; Corporate Health Cash Plan (which provides free access to essential health care and valuable health and wellbeing services); employee recognition scheme; cycle to work and electric leasing car scheme.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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