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About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be f or our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
About The Role:
Days of Working: Variable shifts dependent upon business needs 8am - 3pm
Key responsibilities:
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
In the absence of the senior chef, candidates will support and handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the sites standards and quality You will need to be able to manage the cooking process at their specific station of several dishes, ensuring that the food is delivered in a timely manner Be responsible for safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site always Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low by ensuring that the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities Work with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service is maintained throughout the shift
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What are we looking for?
Proven experience as a Chef role is desired. Candidates should have experience working in a similar role within contract catering Candidates need to possess a Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes is essential. Candidates should also have the ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure Ability to work well in a team is crucial. Candidates should have excellent listening and communication skills Knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation is important. They should understand the standard legal policies and procedures regarding receiving, preparation, storage and sanitation of food and the menu items fully, including the recipes, production and presentation methods
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
Must have the Right to Work in the UK City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is require Additionally, completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable Customer Service Skills: Excellent customer service skills are essential Organisational Skills: Good time-management and organisational abilities Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively Ability to handle different situations and find practical solutions Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Good time-management and organisational abilities Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
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Hiring Criteria
Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively Have an understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control
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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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