Chef

OCS Group

3d•Onsite

About The Position

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. About The Role: Days of Working: Monday to Friday 7.00am - 15.00pm As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the sites standards and quality Manage the cooking process at their specific station of several dishes, ensuring that the food is delivered in a timely manner Follow and adhere to all safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site always Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low by ensuring that the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities Work with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service is maintained throughout the shift

Requirements

Proven experience as a Chef is desired.
Candidates should have experience working in a similar role within Contract Catering
Possess a Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent
Understand and be able to demonstrate various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes is essential.
Candidates should also be able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
The ability to work well in a team is crucial.
Candidates should have excellent listening and communication skills
Understand the standard legal policies and procedures regarding receiving, preparation, storage and sanitation of food and the menu items fully, including the recipes, production and presentation methods
Must have the Right to Work in the UK
City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is require
Excellent customer service skills are essential
Good time-management and organisational abilities

Nice To Haves

completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable

Responsibilities

Handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the sites standards and quality
Manage the cooking process at their specific station of several dishes, ensuring that the food is delivered in a timely manner
Follow and adhere to all safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site always
Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low by ensuring that the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities
Work with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service is maintained throughout the shift