MATERNITY COVER - TO START ASAP AND TO COVER UNTIL AT LEAST MARCH 2026

We are seeking a chef to work Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 2:30pm in a residential home in Taunton. The successful candidate will be organised and a helpful leader in a busy kitchen environment. Working from newly created menus you will be responsible for organising, preparing and serving appetising food, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety.
To apply, you must….
· Be friendly, outgoing, ambitious & energetic
· Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality kitchens
· Have a professional attitude to your job and career
· Have previous chef experience with references
· Have experience in kitchen management
· Be legally eligible to work in the UK
Responsibilities include
· Inspects dishes for quality and attractiveness before serving.
· Carry out weekly stock take and food rotation.
· Achieve and maintain the budgeted food cost.
· Instruct other staff in food prep and kitchen hygiene.
· Instruct staff on required cleaning duties to maintain excellent cleanliness and hygiene within the unit.
· Demonstrate excellent standards of customer service.
· Maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check provided by the company. We will also provide Allergens, Fire Safety and Food Hygiene training, which must be completed before commencement of employment.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £16.00 per hour

Experience:

• Chef: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Taunton TA1 2FF (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details