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Chef - Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre.
Job Description: Maintain the smooth running of the kitchen and server area at all times ensuring the service provided is in line with legislation and relevant standards Provide day to day advice, coaching and support to staff in order to maximise the efficient and effective provision of catering services. Coordinate the daily operation of the kitchens and food servery areas, allocating tasks and ensuring catering requirements are met and resources are used cost effectively. Oversee and undertake the preparation of food cost effectively ensuring special dietary requirements are met and food for residents and staff meets the highest possible standards Coach and support staff and residents to maximise their performance and ensure company policies and procedures, legislation and best practice standards are met. Monitor staff and residents' daily performance and assist in searching residents as necessary, to ensure relevant standards are met at all times including security and Health and Safety. Monitor and account for all equipment, materials and items at all times so that security is maintained. Maintain accurate and current information completing all documentation and labelling to meet all relevant standards and requirements. Manage the cleanliness of the kitchen and servery areas and ensure that all equipment is maintained so that a safe and hygienic environment is maintained at all times.
Qualifications: City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent, Level 2 Food Hygiene and previous supervisory experience within a busy catering environment would be an advantage Must be willing and able to work flexibly: on a schedule that could cover any day of the week (Monday-Sunday) .
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.