Address We have a reputation for outstanding food and currently have a position available for an experienced Qualified Chef who enjoys delivering first class food and who enjoys being part of a team delivering public catering, fine dining, and hospitality to thousands of visitors.
You will be responsible for:
- Liaise with Head Chefs, Deputy Head Chefs and Management regarding, what is required in their designated area.
- Preparation, cooking, and service of food, to the required standard.
- Comply and work in accordance with all statutory and NEC Food Safety policy and procedures at all times within all areas.
- Food quality checks and ensuring food production is in line with departmental specifications, bringing any concerns to the attention of the Senior Chef de Partie.
- Be able to meet production targets and service deadlines.
- Assists with the control of stock and portions within area of work.
- Comply and work in accordance with all current applicable health and safety fire safety legislation and group health and safety fire safety policies, procedures and arrangements as applicable to your work activities and working environment.
- Teamwork, good time management and having a flexible approach to work in a 7 day week operation weekends late nights is essential along with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Ideally as an individual you will have proven in a similar style kitchen operation is essential, along with the willingness to work with the existing team to always strive to take the food offering to a new and exciting level. Have knowledge of menu design along with a thorough understanding of both cost and wastage control.
This position is ideal for a forward thinking chef who wishes to increase their knowledge of food and progress his or her career within the NEC Group. Previous experience is essential
Qualifications and Experience required:
- Hold NVQ level 1, 2 and 3 or City and Guilds 706 1 and 706 2 in food preparation and cooking.
- Qualified to level 3 intermediate Food Safety
- Hold a recognised health and safety qualification IOSH.
- Minimum 2 years experience working within a busy kitchen in a similar establishment.
- Have a can do attitude and be adaptable to change.
- Be customer focused and able to deliver excellent service.
- Strong communication skills.
- Be dependable, reliable, motivated and a team player.
- Willingness to learn new skills and develop within the experienced kitchen team.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays, pro rata
- Free Onsite parking
- Free lunch when office based
- Potential home working options for part of the week, role dependent
- Pension matching up to 7% and
- We will provide you with a Life Assurance cover if you are actively contributing to the NEC group personal pension plan and have joined at the first opportunity or within 12 months of becoming first eligible
- Private Medical Insurance funded by the company
- Great Learning and Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Dental, Cash Health and Holiday Buy flexible option
- Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits
The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.
Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us
Disclaimer: due to high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. So please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
