The Chef will be responsible for planning, organising, and supervising the preparation and cooking of food in a busy dining environment. This role requires strong culinary skills, the ability to work in afast-paced kitchen, and a passion for maintaining high food standards.

Benefits

• Full-time ongoing position
• Stable working hours
• Supportive kitchen team
• Professional working environment

Task & responsibilities

Menu Planning & Cost Management

• Planning menus and ensuring dishes align with restaurant standards

• Estimating food and labour costs for menu items

• Ordering and managing food supplies to ensure stock availability

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to high standards

• Monitoring the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking, and presentation stages

• Freezing, storing, and preserving food in line with hygiene and safety regulations

Operational & Safety Compliance

• Explaining, implementing, and enforcing food hygiene and safety standards

• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and proper equipment handling

• Maintaining compliance with all health, safety, and food handling regulations

Communication & Teamwork

• Discussing food preparation matters with Managers, Dietitians, kitchen staff, and

waitingstaff

• Demonstrating culinary techniques and advising staff on cooking procedures

• Assisting in the selection, training, and supervision of kitchen staff when required.

Qualification & experience

• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience with grilling and cooked-to-order meals.
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.