As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* In the absence of the senior chef, candidates will support and handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the site's standards and quality.
* You will need to be able to manage the cooking process at your specific station of several dishes, ensuring that the food is delivered in a timely manner.
* Be responsible for 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.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
* Proven experience as a Chef role is desired. Candidates should have experience working in a similar role within contract catering.
* Candidates need to possess a Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent.
* Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes is essential. Candidates should also have the ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
* Ability to work well in a team is crucial. Candidates should have excellent listening and communication skills.
* Knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation is important. They should 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 required.
* Additionally, completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable.
* Excellent customer service skills are essential.
* Good time-management and organisational abilities.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
* Ability to handle different situations and find practical solutions.
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
* Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
Hiring Criteria:
* Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
* Have an understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors, and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.
This role sits within our Catering business division that provides hospitality and catering, private dining, vending & corporate event services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Business & Industry market. Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles.
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