Chef

An amazing opportunity has become available for a Chef to join the Olive Team at one of our prestigious sites in Weybridge About Olive Olive Catering Services is one of the leading independent contract catering companies in the UK. We provide a wide variety of high quality, tailored workplace catering solutions with a particular focus on fresh food. We are a vibrant company with an enthusiasm and passion for our business that sets us apart from other contract caterers Everyone at Olive is a “Team Member” and we treat every Team Member as an individual. Through our Team Member Development Programme and 2WAY communication, we ensure that everyone is trained, supported, appraised and above all recognised as an individual. What you’ll be doing Working as part of a team our Chefs main responsibilities will be: · To assist with preparation of all food and beverages ensuring that the highest standards are maintained. · Assist in the smooth running of the contract at all times, especially during times of sickness, holiday etc. · To assist with menu planning, production levels, food costing, ordering and stock control, as appropriate. What we’re looking for The Chef will need to have a great personality, strong communication skills, great teamwork ethic, passion and stability while working within fresh food and branded operations. Our ideal Chef should: · be passionate about providing fantastic food and be able to work effectively within a team. · possess excellent culinary skills, as well as being aware of current food trends to help ensure that our food offer is innovative and imaginative. · be able to demonstrate an understanding of cost control to ensure you help achieve budgetary targets, as well as having a positive ‘can do’ attitude. What’s on offer? · Work as part of a team for a reputable contract caterer who are recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the UK. · Support, training and development from our award-winning Food Innovation Team. · Using the finest, freshest ingredients available according to the season · Sociable working hours · 28 days annual leave · Excellent training and development opportunities, including NVQ accreditation · Pension scheme for all our team members · All of our Team Members receive free meals and refreshments on duty · Starting salary of £22,000 Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 6.30am to 2.30pm If you’d like to learn more about Olive, please visit www.olive-catering.com If this sounds like the perfect Chef role for you, please apply now. Closing Date 6th April 2020 Job Reference – DC/257 This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89773291