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Job Advert – Chef
Location: Dounreay
Department: ESS
Reporting to: Head Chef
Are you a passionate and skilled Chef looking for your next exciting opportunity? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, delivering high-quality meals while maintaining exceptional hygiene and safety standards? If so, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
At ESS, we provide top-tier catering services, ensuring excellence in every meal we serve. As a Chef, you will play a vital role in supporting the kitchen’s daily operations, assisting with menu planning, stock control, and food preparation while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. You will also step in for the Head Chef when required, giving you a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
️ Prepare and cook high-quality meals to meet contract specifications
️ Assist in menu planning, food costing, and stock management
️ Maintain hygiene, safety, and compliance standards at all times
️ Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring smooth daily operations
️ Monitor and control food waste, ensuring cost efficiency
️ Ensure correct food storage, labelling, and portion control
️ Train and mentor apprentices and trainee chefs
️ Step up and take responsibility in the absence of the Head Chef
What We’re Looking For
Passion for food and exceptional service
Proven experience as a Chef in a high-volume catering environment
NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 706/1,2,3 (or equivalent)
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
IT literacy and knowledge of COSHH (desirable)
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive and dynamic team environment
Training and development opportunities
Uniform and PPE provided
Work-life balance with a structured shift pattern
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your talent, apply today!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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