Head Chef

Overview

Temp All Staffing are currently recruiting a Head Chef on behalf of our client, a busy garden centre based in the outskirts of Colchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the kitchen with a team of 5 chefs and overseeing a busy service of between 200 – 400 covers daily.

Benefits

• Working 5 days a week, with one day off at the weekend
• No evening work
• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 29 days annual leave
• Onsite parking

Shifts

• Hours are 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday.

Job Role

• Planning and designing menus with fresh produce, offering customers the best price whilst remaining in budget and hitting targets
• Calculating costs and liaising with suppliers
• Directing kitchen operations and managing kitchen staff
• Overseeing the food preparations, cooking and cleaning
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene, health and safety regulations
• Liaising with other departments to ensure operations run smoothly

Your Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef preferred
• Level 2 Food Safety or above
• Strong leadership skills
• Advance culinary knowledge and extensive cooking experience
• Excellent sense of taste and refined palate
• Ability to work in a pressured environment