Purpose

To support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals and an excellent dining experience for students, staff, and visitors. The Assistant Chef will assist with food preparation, cooking, food service, and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The Assistant Chef will also be the chef on the weekend.

This position can include residential accommodation by request.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to the required standards, following approved recipes and portion controls.
• To be the weekend chef.
• Ensure methods of food preparation and presentation are of a consistently high standard whilst working within agreed budgets.
• Assist the Head Chef with the planning and preparation of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event catering.
• Prepare all working, service, and dining areas prior to service, ensuring equipment and products are available throughout the service period.
• Assist with serving food and beverages to students, staff, and visitors, maintaining excellent customer service at all times.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation, stock takes, and the checking and receiving of deliveries.
• Assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies as directed by the Head Chef.
• Attend daily briefings to ensure awareness of menus, dietary requirements, and operational requirements.
• Ensure deliveries are received, checked, and stored in accordance with College procedures and HACCP regulations.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation throughout the kitchen, dining areas, and food preparation areas.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, preparation areas, and storage facilities to the required standards.
• Ensure all areas under your responsibility are left clean, safe, and tidy at the end of each shift.
• Work within all Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH, and Health & Safety regulations at all times.
• Support menu development by contributing ideas for new dishes, themed menus, and seasonal events.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of catering for College functions, hospitality events, open days, and evening events.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and visitors by providing a professional, courteous, and friendly service.
• Report customer feedback, complaints, maintenance issues, or health and safety concerns promptly to the Head Chef.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrate flexibility in supporting other catering duties when required.
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation and professional conduct.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head Chef or College Management.