Average Chef salary in the UK

Join our team! Are you a passionate Chef? If so, we'd love you to join our team! This role sits within our Business & Industry division, catering for those within the workplace. Taking care of catering and dining services, we're one of the industry's largest and most innovative contract caterers. With menus available to pre-order and with in-app payment, Elior B&I have matched the tastes and dietary requirements of our four million daily customers with 21st-century tech. What you'll be doing... As a Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team. Responsibilities: Ensure the food is to the highest standardEnsure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stockedKeep up to date with menus and what food is on offerOffer a warm and friendly serviceEnsure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 What can you bring? In this role: Possess a passion for foodFocused on the front lineGenuine interest in customer service excellenceTeam playerPrevious catering experience Our way of saying thank you... At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts. FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day. Support Your Way of Life: Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitmentsRelax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years serviceFamily Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave optionsPaid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect: Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs: Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind: Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme Why it's great to work for us... Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including: Workplaces & Office SpaceSporting Venues & StadiumsAttraction & Heritage SitesPublic Sector & DefenceHealth, Care & HospitalsSchools, Colleges & Universities Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us! Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Villiers High School is looking to appoint a talented, professional, pro-active and organised Chef to assist the Catering Manager to work in a busy but rewarding school canteen. The successful candidate will work closely with the Catering Manager to ensure the school’s café and kitchen quality standards are met. You will also have an opportunity to bring your ideas to the table and create exciting new menus for the staff and students of the school. Strong communication and organisation skills are essential for this role. Experience in a busy kitchen environment is highly desirable. In this role, the successful candidate will work as part of a catering team and may undertake other kitchen and cafe duties. We are offering an exciting opportunity for the right person with a positive can-do attitude. The successful candidate will need to: * Be resilient, flexible and demonstrate an ability to work in a busy environment * Be methodical and well organised * Be punctual and have excellent communication skills In return you will receive: * The support of committed, dedicated and friendly colleagues * A school which is reflective and striving for continual improvement Deadline for applications is Wednesday 15th November)Interview date is scheduled for 14th November (candidates will be contacted on 10th November)If you are interested in this role and would like to know more or want to book a visit, please contact Mr Charlie Parameswaran. You can visit our vacancies page for further details including the job description, person specification and an application form. Please note we do not accept CVs. We look forward to hearing from you. The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as Criminals Records Bureau). Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to social media and further online checks.

A successful Chef candidate will be: Aware that presentation and attention to detail is key.Experienced in a similar role and fresh food environment, with a genuine commitment and passion for food, training and quality service.Be able to deliver second-to-none, exceptional food service - taking full responsibility for your section before, during and after service.Ensuring the safety, security and appropriate storage, labelling and dating of all food stock following appropriate legislation and company policy.Be a team player with good communication, time-keeping and organisational skills.Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.Following recipes and presentation specifications. Your duties will include: Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely mannerFollow recipes and presentation specificationsOperate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficientlyMaintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standardsAssist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipmentRestock items as needed throughout the shiftAdhere to all food hygiene & safety standards Why Join?- Extra paid holiday in month of your birthday- 50% off food - £1 bed and breakfast in any of our sites during January, February or March- 1/3 off room bookings all year round- Employee Assistance Programme- Weekly pay available- Tips- Working for Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards- Paid breaks