We are looking for a Canteen Chef - canteen opens in the next 4 weeks...
Bon Appetit is a well-established contract catering business delivering high-quality, fresh food at scale. We specialise in high-volume catering environments, particularly construction sites and similar operations, where speed, consistency and quality really matter.
We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and energetic Chef to join our Catering Team at our new canteen site opening very soon at Griston, Norfolk.
We are looking for a Chef that:
- Has solid working experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety policies
- Has a passion for food
- Has excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude, working well in a team
- Shows initiative to take on new challenges and solves problems as they arise
Duties include:
- Preparing and cooking a wide variety of fresh meals to a rotating daily and weekly menu
- Collaborating and working well with Site Manager and Kitchen Assistants to ensure smooth operations
- Following recipes and presentation specifications
- Managing quality and portion control to ensure consistency ins service
- Storing and labelling ingredients safely and efficiently
- Monitoring stock levels and innovation to suit site needs
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards and company policies
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Monday - Friday, 06:00am - 4:00pm (8/9 hour shifts between these operating hours)
DUE TO OUR CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING.
DUE TO THE LOCATION, YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION IS ESSENTIAL!
Please note: we require all staff to have the following qualifications before we can get them in the kitchen:
Allergen Awareness and Food Intolerances
COSHH Awareness for Hospitality
Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3 for Catering
If you don’t already have these, please do not worry; we can set you up on our online learning platform (Tayl). Each course only takes around 30 minutes to complete, and once done, they are yours to keep!
About us
Bon Appetit has been feeding the UK’s construction industry since the 1980s, providing high-quality, purpose-built catering services on some of the country's most prestigious projects, from HS2 to Westfield Stratford.
Our approach is simple: nourishing food, operational excellence, and a genuine focus on workforce wellbeing. Join us in redefining what construction catering can be, one plate at a time.
Apply today to join the Bon Appetit team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own transportation, eg Car?
Experience:
Work Location: In person
