Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £ 50,000 per annum
Hours: 40 per week
Our head offices are based in the beautiful village of Hook Norton near Banbury. Here, you will find our teams of finance, HR, purchasing, marketing & creative that support all of our locations across the Thomas Franks family. There is ample parking available when visiting.
We are looking for a talented Development Chef to join and support our growing team.
You will have experience within either the B&I contract catering sector or the Independent School sector at Executive Head Chef, Executive Chef Manager, or Development Chef level to be considered for this role.
Key responsibilities:
* Support with mobilisations
* Assist with troubleshooting at locations requiring additional support
* Drive food-based training and development programmes within the business
* Support high-level hospitality and events
* Create bespoke seasonal menus from regional and local suppliers
* Mentor and support in setting food standards
* Complete food costings as required
* Handle company administrative tasks
* Ensure adherence to company food standards and control wastage
* Implement Thomas Franks Fresh Food Standards, using local and in-season produce, and address areas of concern
* Follow all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures
You will have the following skills:
* Genuine interest in food and excellent customer service skills
* Strong client relationship skills
* Team player and leader
* Passion for innovation and great food
* Organized with attention to detail
* Financial understanding
* Benefits include discounts at major retailers, free meals on duty, volunteers leave, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, cycle to work scheme, recommend a friend bonus, training and development, apprenticeship programmes, social events, employee assistance, and career progression opportunities.
About us
Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business focused on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion, and style. Our clients and our people are central to our success.
Disclaimer
Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks will be part of the selection process. We are committed to safeguarding children and fair treatment of all applicants, complying fully with the DBS Code of Practice. For posts in schools, criminal convictions must be declared.
Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups to foster growth, inclusion, and better results.
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