Food Deputy Chef

Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Food Deputy Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, sustainable, locally sourced menus. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the success of our culinary team and service excellence. You will have a meaningful role in shaping culinary offerings and elevating standards in food prep and cooking.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting the Head Chef in creating and preparing innovative, sustainable menus,

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Qualified chef with proven experience in menu design and kitchen management, confident in preparing fresh produce from scratch across various culinary styles.
• Introduction to Food Hygiene training
• Intermediate – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, social media

Advanced – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, social media, and CRM

Criteria for Shortlisting - Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Some experience of preparing and cooking food- Food Hygiene Certificate In Place.
• Experience in stock management
• Social media savvy
• Specialist knowledge of one or more specific cuisines
• Experience of safe and successful catering operation, including latest licensing laws, food hygiene, health and safety regulations, appropriate monitoring regimes and staff training
• Demonstrable interest in sustainable food production and the food supply chain
• Organised and efficient, able to manage a busy kitchen environment and liaise with customer service staff
• Team player, with flexibility and a positive attitude
• Experience in catering or the service industry and knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations. 
• Must be well presented with high standards of personal hygiene. 
• Must possess overall, sensible shoes with non-slip soles essential

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years References/Work History
• DBS check Summary
• Willing to engage in the mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.