MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8AM - 4.30PM WITH ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated catering team in Durham, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract.

ABOUT US

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Meal provided while on duty
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digi care – Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• On-going training & development and career pathways

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hospitality, Vending, Hospitality and Retail.
• In a team of 23 with 8 direct report with up to 2400 customers on site
• Plan, organise, innovate and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
• Drive ours and our clients sustainability mission to be net zero by 2030.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed, supported and developed.
• Focus on service execution and delivery excellence at all times.
• Drive sales through menu planning and promotions.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining high levels of cleanliness, food safety, HS and COSHH within the kitchen.
• Maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
• Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.