Agency Chef- Reading

Job title: Agency Chef- Reading Location: Reading Contract type: Temp Starting on: June 2024Rate of pay: Mon- Fri £15.00 to £17.50 + Holiday pay per hour Weekends £21.75 per hour + Holiday pay per hour Are you wanting to choose the hours you work and be paid for every hour you work? Do you enjoy working in a variety of different kitchens gaining experience in all sectors of our industry? If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you. The role:You will be working for one of the UK’s leading recruitment agencies providing chefs cover to a variety of catering and hospitality business. Our clients are: Hotels, Golf clubs, Sporting Venues, Private clubs, Garden centres, Retirement villages, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Pubs, and Restaurants along with many other catering and hospitality venues. As a chef, you will work in different venues providing vital cover to ensure that our clients can provide a great food offer to their customers. Benefits:Paid weekly Hourly Pay Ability to choose the hours you would like to workFree meals whilst on dutyFree Parking available Chance to gain experience in a variety of different venuesTraining and development availableKey information:Immediate StartChoose the days you would like to work, and we will match you up with the most suitable shifts Work Monday to Friday or just weekends – The choice is yours.Variety of shift patterns available for full time and part time hoursKey responsibilities include: Knowledge and ability to independently and effectively run your section, for example; meat, fish, vegetables, pastry, butchery, sauces, grill, starches, starters, fry, pantry and roastThe ability to supervise, engage and teach Commis Chefs and Kitchen AssistantsThe ability to delegate tasks appropriatelyAbility to work without close supervision and deliver quality workStrong ability to produce good quality food and first rate culinary skillsA flair, passion and a love of ingredientsStrong organisational skillsAn ability to work unsupervised and consistently deliver quality workExperience of a variety of kitchen environments and cuisinesAwareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Good maths/numeracy skillsGood oral communication with all members of the teamPrepare, cook and present food as per your stationPrepare food to ordering during service as per your station/section e.g. meat, fish, vegetables, pastry, butchery, sauces, grill, starches, starters, fry, pantry and roastEnsure you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety practises in the kitchenManage and train any assigned Commis Chefs or Demi-Chef de Parties working with youMonitor portion and waste control to maintain profit marginsMay be involved in assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishesAs a Chef you will be/have:Strong attention to detailEnthusiasm and willingness to develop your own skills and knowledge, plus those around youFlexible and have a willingness to embrace new ideas and processesGood team management skillsTeam player qualities and the ability to work well with staff at all levels in the kitchenPositive and approachable mannerAble to thrive in a fast-paced kitchenA cool/calm/level head when under pressure and during a busy service*In the care sector need a basic awareness of allergens, special diets, portion control and recipe costings, under guidance from the Sous Chef or Head ChefQualifications/Licences/Certifications/ExperienceCity & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 in CateringNVQ/SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)Level 1 and 2 Food Safety AwardsMinimum 1 year’s relevant experienceAwareness of manual handling techniquesAwareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safetyExperience of kitchen equipment including different knivesUnderstandable level of English spoken and writtenAny health and safety and food hygiene coursesDesired but not necessaryLevel 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace AwardLevel 3 Food Safety AwardsIf you’ve got what it takes to be our next Agency Chef, then don’t hesitate to apply today.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people….