Staff Canteen Chef

Full Time Role, £28,000 per Annum 

Monday- Friday 09:00-17:30, Very occasional weekends included. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic chef to bring a home cooked meal feel to our canteen. Meals should be ready for lunch service at 12pm-2pm and then dinner service from 4:30pm - 6pm.

  Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist whilst monitoring food quality.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in order to ensure all staff are catered for and control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Maintain high standards of internal customer satisfaction whilst ensuring the food cost is kept in line with approved budgets. 
  
• Ensure the quality of the food items and notify chef if a product does not meet specifications.
• Ensure allergens are displayed accordingly and alternative options are available 
• On occasion to assist Banqueting with particularly busy functions.

• Follow weekly and bi weekly staff canteen menus and assist the Executive Chef in developing the menus 

What would make you the perfect fit?

• Chef de partie level 
• Diploma or degree from accredited university in culinary arts or NVQ or related major
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position

The Best Bit

• Wide range of Training & Development opportunities
• Free staff meals & parking
• Discounted Food & Beverage, Accommodation and Spa
• 28 days holiday + 1 Extra Holiday Day on Birthday
• Very competitive salary and benefits scheme
• Staff accommodation available

Nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside; Sopwell House is a luxury country house hotel with a multiple award winning Spa and Conference and Banqueting facilities. Now, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about food and flavours to join our team to create an amazing dining experience for our guests and local community.

If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK