Head Chef

An opportunity has become available to join the Olive Team at one of our prestigious sites in

Silvertown, E16 2EW
Hours of work are

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.00am-3.00pm
Rate of pay:

£33,000 per annum

Who we are:
Olive Catering Services isone of the leading independent contract catering companiesin the UK.
We provide a wide variety of high quality, tailored workplacecatering solutions with a particular focus on fresh food. We are a vibrant company with an enthusiasm and passion for our business that sets us apart from other contract caterers
Everyone at Olive is aTeam Member'' and we treat every Team Member as an individual. Through our Team Member Development Programme and 2WAY communication, we ensure that everyone is trained, supported, appraised and above all recognised as an individual.

Whats on offer?
Work as part of a team for a reputable contract caterer who are recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the UK.
Support, training and development from our award-winning Food Innovation Team
Using the finest, freshest ingredients available according to the season
Sociable working hours
Paid Holiday Entitlement
Excellent training and development opportunities, including NVQ accreditation
Pension scheme for all our team members
All of our Team Members receive free meals and refreshments on duty
Access to confidential personal support, which includes counselling and financial or legal advice

Our ideal candidate should:
Be passionate about providing fantastic food and be able to work effectively within a team.
Possess excellent culinary skills, as well as being aware of current food trends to help ensure that our food offer is innovative and imaginative.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
You will need to be passionate about providing excellent food and customer service and your skills in these areas must be first class. You will have the ability to drive our business forward with exacting standards and an attention to detail.
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of cost control to ensure you help achieve budgetary targets, as well as having a positive can do attitude.

What youll be doing:
Preparation of all food ensuring that the highest standards are maintained.
Help to ensure the smooth running of the contract at all times, especially during times of sickness, holiday etc.
Menu planning, production levels, food costing, ordering and stock control, stocktaking, as appropriate.
Managing the kitchen team to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply now.
As part of our commitment to make our recruitment process accessible, if you require assistance or reasonable adjustments at any stage please contact us.

Closing Date

07

/07/2024
Job Reference

LR/373
Due to the volume of applicants, if you havent heard from us within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been successful at this time, we welcome any future applications.

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