Head Chef

• Hourly Rate: £12.98 - £14.42 (dependent on experience)
• Location: Ferndown, BH22
• Hours – 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday with spilt/alternative weekends
• Job Type: Temp to Perm
• Immediate Start Available

My client is seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to join their Deli Kitchen & Café team in Ferndown. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional looking to lead a kitchen, showcasing their skills and creativity in preparing high-quality dishes. They are a social enterprise and charity providing support and opportunities to adults with varying support needs.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in the kitchen.
• Manage kitchen staff and delegate tasks related to meal prep, cooking, and delivering food in a timely fashion.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours.
• Create menu items, recipes, and develop dishes ensuring variety and quality.
• Manage kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with strong leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm & well organised individual.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Opportunity for permanent employment.
• Dynamic and creative work environment.
• Chance to lead and manage a kitchen team.

To apply for this Head Chef position, please submit your CV or call Hannah in the Reed Basingstoke office.