Chef - Contract Catering (Winchester) £14.74 per hour - £30,900 per annum Full‑time | 40 hours per week | 52.2 weeks per year Are you a passionate and skilled chef looking for a stable, well‑structured role with great work‑life balance? Join our contract catering team in Winchester, where you'll help deliver high‑quality, fresh, nutritious food in a professional and supportive environment. What You'll Be Doing Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to required standards, specifications, and portion sizes Running your own section of the kitchen to consistently high levels Ensuring all dishes meet strict food safety, hygiene, and client compliance standards Following food information regulations and completing food safety checks Supporting, training, and directing Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants Recovering and storing food correctly to minimise waste Assisting with food orders, stock rotation, delivery receipt, and storage Maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and surrounding work areas Ensuring all machinery and equipment is used correctly and safely Carrying out general duties as required to support smooth and efficient food service Who You Are Passionate about cooking fresh, high‑quality food Strong, consistent background as a Chef de Partie or similar A good motivator and strong team player Excellent culinary skills with outstanding attention to detail Creative, with an awareness of modern food trends and presentation styles Confident in all aspects of food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen compliance Self‑motivated, organised, and calm under pressure Well‑presented with great communication and customer‑facing skills Full UK driving licence required Enhanced DBS required (must be willing to wait several weeks for processing) Why Join Us? A stable and reliable full‑time contract Competitive salary with consistent working hours Supportive team and positive working environment Opportunity to develop skills within a professional contract catering operation Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.