We're looking for an enthusiastic Head Cook or Chef to lead our kitchen.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of new managment working closely with the business owner, you'll play a key role in developing menus, introducing fresh ideas and creating a food offering that employees genuinely look forward to each day.
If you're passionate about fresh food, enjoy variety and want the opportunity to help shape a growing catering operation, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Based within Encirc's busy staff canteen, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day kitchen operation, serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and hospitality catering for employees and visitors.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and serving fresh, high-quality breakfasts and lunches.
- Leading the daily running of the kitchen.
- Working alongside the business owner to develop menus and seasonal specials.
- Ordering stock and managing food costs.
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards.
- Supporting and leading the kitchen team.
- Delivering a consistently high standard of food and customer service.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience as a Head Cook, Chef or Senior Cook.
- Enjoys preparing fresh, homemade food.
- Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
- Has excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Takes pride in producing high-quality food.
- Is enthusiastic about helping to build and develop a new catering operation.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Primarily daytime working hours with an excellent work-life balance.
- The opportunity to help shape menus and introduce your own ideas.
- A supportive, family-run business where your contribution genuinely matters.
This is more than just a cooking job.
We're looking for someone who wants to take ownership of the kitchen, be proud of the food they produce and become an important part of building an exciting new catering operation from day one.
To apply, please send your CV along with a short covering note telling us a little about yourself.
Pay: £27,300.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- chef/cook: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
