Catering Chef

We are looking for an exceptional Catering Chef who has 5 years' experience of working in a busy, fast paced kitchen environment. The Catering Chef will be instrumental in delivering superb quality culinary experience to our discerning client base including catering for weddings and events at Over Farm.

Job Objectives

· To cater for a full 3 course wedding meal for 120 people followed by evening food for up to 180.

· Events - Working in a catering trailer on or off site. Our trailer has a mirror griddle and 40L fryer.

· Happy to get stuck in and prep for events as required.

· Setting up and catering events and festivals on site followed by the clean down process.

· Work with the Food & Beverage Manager to establish future opportunities.

· Develop thorough systems and processes in order to maintain quality standards without the need for micromanagement.

· Maintain high levels of motivation by offering continued training and development for the assembled team.

· Have maximum fun whilst offering our customers the best experience.

· Have a genuine interest in the further development of a successful catering business.

We're looking for the successful candidate to as soon as possible .

For the right person this is a fantastic opportunity which won't come up again. We are a unique family run company who pride themselves on service delivery but also on the recruitment and retention of great people. The people who work for us are what make our business great, we want to invest in the right people and we want you to join us in our 40th anniversary year where we are are striving for this to be our best year yet!

Your first chance to show us what you're made of will be your application. Send us a note telling us exactly why you're the right person for this role.

Excellent culinary skills

Excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene - With a Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of five years' culinary experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Essential

Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines

Able to communicate well with the wider team, external suppliers and with our customer base including paying patrons at events.

They will need to be versatile and be open to catering in varying locations and comfortable working with others.

Must be flexible and willing to work hard to meet the demands of the business - its hard work but its also fun working with us!

Full drivers licence required and trailer experience would be advantageous,

• Chef: 5 years (preferred)
  
  Over Farm is a family-owned business, since the early 80's the family has developed and brought together new innovations to become one of the most diverse farms in the country. Growing from a productive farm, to an ambitious enterprise which incorporates family-run values with fun and customer-focused projects. The business now invites customers to celebrate throughout the year in The Barn, shop locally at The Farm Shop, enjoy the great outdoors with several bespoke events and fly high at our Microlight facilities. Our team is the most valued asset of our business which is why we invest and support their personal and professional development; this is the key to further progression and our continued success.
  
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent - 40 hours per week, weekends and evenings as required


Uniform Provided

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• On-site parking


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Overtime


• Weekend availability