Chef
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | ASCN 1ZZ |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 82988 |
Summary
Job Overview
-Responsible for food preparation, cooking and service to the highest standards as per the company and MOD requirements; to be motivated and participate in training programmes as directed by the Head Chef and Soft Services Manager; will maintain high standards of personal presentation at front of house and ensure all COSHH, Health and Safety regulations pertinent to the position are met.
Main Duties
-Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards for the areas of your responsibility. Will wear suitable clothing, PPE including footwear, head dress.
-To have full knowledge of all areas which have to be covered in the course of duty.
-Assist the Head Chef in the ordering, control and correct storage of food stuffs.
-Reporting of defects to Head Chef.
-The preparation, cooking and service of food as directed by the Chef in charge, whilst complying to the food safety act, portion control and presentation standards.
-Ensure that the team adhere to the correct disposal and storage of all food items as directed by the Head Chef.
-Ensure that temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and servery are taken and recorded
-To ensure that all food served under your control are served and held at the required temperatures (probed and recorded).
-To work at Inflight Catering preparing meals for the aircraft passengers/crew if required.
-During periods of staff shortages, work as a kitchen assistant.
-To maintain and manage the required high operational and personal standard hygiene and presentation within the team at all times in compliance with the Food Safety Act.
-Compliance by you and your team to the Health & Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
-Ensure that assured safe catering principals are followed at all times encompassing legal requirements of the Food Safety Act.
-To ensure that working areas are kept clean and tidy adopting a ‘clean as you go' policy within the kitchen.
-Ensure that the kitchen area you are working in is clean and hygienic at all times.
-Ensure that decanting methods are strictly adhered to.
-Ensure that accurate methods are maintained as directed by the chef in charge.
-Ensure that the handing over procedures and opening up/closing down procedures are complied with, with an emphasis on safety and security.
-To develop one's own skills/knowledge within the position.
-To maintain strict security precautions to safeguard equipment and to inform the supervisor of any deficiencies or breakages.
-Maintenance of the company Quality Control Procedures.
-Other duties as requested by line manager.
What we are looking forKnowledge Skills & Experience
-Good standard of education.
-Experience of working in a hotel or similar kitchen.
-Food Safety training.
-COSHH and manual handling awareness training.
-Experience of working in a military environment
-Working towards a certificate in food preparation and cooking
-Driving licence
-A strong interest in food.
-Energy, Enthusiasm and a passion for cooking.
-Ability to carry out task quickly and competently.
-Prepared to work un-social hours
-The role may include some form of strenuous physical activity; therefore, the incumbent must have the ability to undertake such duties
-Will be well-organized, a motivated team player who is keen to learn.
-Has a ‘can do' mature attitude, is flexible, reliable and self-motivated; will have an open approach, pass on knowledge, their experience and show willingness to assist others.
-Will develop positive, supportive working relationships with team and colleagues.
-Has ability to work on own with minimal supervision and will take responsibility for own actions.
-Will prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
-Regards personal safety as priority
-Capable of recording work accurately on work sheets
-Willingness to undertake further training if required
-Keenness to pro-actively improve housekeeping
Job Summary - Mitie Position on Ascension Island
-Location Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean (ASCN 1ZZ)
-Employment Type Full-time, unaccompanied position
-Contract Duration 24 months
-Notice Period 2 months
-Competitive salary, Site allowance 5%, Tour bonus 10%
-80 days leave(excluding weekends), Entitled to Ascension Island Bank Holidays
-Flights provided, 4 leave periods (5 months on, 1 month off)
-Accommodation single quarters at Travellers Hill
-Meals 3 daily meals at the Combined Mess
-Corporate workwear and PPE provided
-Hours per week 54 hours
-Must obtain MoD basic level security clearance, Ascension Island Government eVisa, Medical and dental fitness certification
-Responsible for food preparation, cooking and service to the highest standards as per the company and MOD requirements; to be motivated and participate in training programmes as directed by the Head Chef and Soft Services Manager; will maintain high standards of personal presentation at front of house and ensure all COSHH, Health and Safety regulations pertinent to the position are met.
Main Duties
-Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards for the areas of your responsibility. Will wear suitable clothing, PPE including footwear, head dress.
-To have full knowledge of all areas which have to be covered in the course of duty.
-Assist the Head Chef in the ordering, control and correct storage of food stuffs.
-Reporting of defects to Head Chef.
-The preparation, cooking and service of food as directed by the Chef in charge, whilst complying to the food safety act, portion control and presentation standards.
-Ensure that the team adhere to the correct disposal and storage of all food items as directed by the Head Chef.
-Ensure that temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and servery are taken and recorded
-To ensure that all food served under your control are served and held at the required temperatures (probed and recorded).
-To work at Inflight Catering preparing meals for the aircraft passengers/crew if required.
-During periods of staff shortages, work as a kitchen assistant.
-To maintain and manage the required high operational and personal standard hygiene and presentation within the team at all times in compliance with the Food Safety Act.
-Compliance by you and your team to the Health & Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
-Ensure that assured safe catering principals are followed at all times encompassing legal requirements of the Food Safety Act.
-To ensure that working areas are kept clean and tidy adopting a ‘clean as you go' policy within the kitchen.
-Ensure that the kitchen area you are working in is clean and hygienic at all times.
-Ensure that decanting methods are strictly adhered to.
-Ensure that accurate methods are maintained as directed by the chef in charge.
-Ensure that the handing over procedures and opening up/closing down procedures are complied with, with an emphasis on safety and security.
-To develop one's own skills/knowledge within the position.
-To maintain strict security precautions to safeguard equipment and to inform the supervisor of any deficiencies or breakages.
-Maintenance of the company Quality Control Procedures.
-Other duties as requested by line manager.
What we are looking forKnowledge Skills & Experience
-Good standard of education.
-Experience of working in a hotel or similar kitchen.
-Food Safety training.
-COSHH and manual handling awareness training.
-Experience of working in a military environment
-Working towards a certificate in food preparation and cooking
-Driving licence
-A strong interest in food.
-Energy, Enthusiasm and a passion for cooking.
-Ability to carry out task quickly and competently.
-Prepared to work un-social hours
-The role may include some form of strenuous physical activity; therefore, the incumbent must have the ability to undertake such duties
-Will be well-organized, a motivated team player who is keen to learn.
-Has a ‘can do' mature attitude, is flexible, reliable and self-motivated; will have an open approach, pass on knowledge, their experience and show willingness to assist others.
-Will develop positive, supportive working relationships with team and colleagues.
-Has ability to work on own with minimal supervision and will take responsibility for own actions.
-Will prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
-Regards personal safety as priority
-Capable of recording work accurately on work sheets
-Willingness to undertake further training if required
-Keenness to pro-actively improve housekeeping
Job Summary - Mitie Position on Ascension Island
-Location Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean (ASCN 1ZZ)
-Employment Type Full-time, unaccompanied position
-Contract Duration 24 months
-Notice Period 2 months
-Competitive salary, Site allowance 5%, Tour bonus 10%
-80 days leave(excluding weekends), Entitled to Ascension Island Bank Holidays
-Flights provided, 4 leave periods (5 months on, 1 month off)
-Accommodation single quarters at Travellers Hill
-Meals 3 daily meals at the Combined Mess
-Corporate workwear and PPE provided
-Hours per week 54 hours
-Must obtain MoD basic level security clearance, Ascension Island Government eVisa, Medical and dental fitness certification