Chef

The Role

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced creative and compassionate Chef to join our team in High Wycombe.

Available for an immediate start for the right candidate.

Working 40 hours per week 5 days out of 7 with shifts allocated on a rota basis 14.45 per hour your responsibilities will be to:

• Prepare high quality meals using the finest fresh ingredients and presented with love and care
• Provide a breakfast lunch and supper service for residents and their visitors
• Cook everything fresh from scratch
• Report directly to the chef manager

As our Chef You Will...

• Be an experienced and creative chef
• Be confident and able to work independently
• Follow a set menu
• Have good communication skills
• Be passionate about producing fantastic food
• Be comfortable talking with residents and visitors
• Show compassion and care for residents and visitors promoting our never say no ethos
• Be comfortable engaging with vulnerable adults and their relatives
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have a natural passion for providing excellent food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 706/2 or equivalent
• Have completed Health & Safety and Food Safety Training

The Benefits of Working With Signature Dining

• Working with a fast growing reputable caterer
• Structured career development opportunities
• Sociable working hours
• Refer a friend scheme
• 28 Days annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Free meals and refreshments whilst on duty
• Staff wellbeing programme and mental health support

Qualifications :

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• Proven culinary expertise with advanced knowledge of cooking techniques food preparation and presentation
• Demonstrated experience in menu planning development and food costing
• Strong people skills with the ability to supervise train and motivate kitchen teams effectively
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations hygiene standards and allergen management
• Experience in inventory management supplier liaison and cost control
• Proficiency with kitchen equipment and excellent knife skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience in monitoring budgets and KPIs to ensure operational targets are met

**Desirable Skills:**

• Innovative approach to menu development and culinary creativity
• Experience in a corporate catering hospitality or food service environment
• Knowledge of diverse cuisines and dietary specialisms
• Experience in staff induction and appraisal processes
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

**Education and Certifications:**

• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering certification (or equivalent) essential
• Relevant culinary qualification or apprenticeship (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent) desirable
• First Aid at Work certification desirable

Domain Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of food safety legislation and environmental compliance procedures
• Understanding of nutritional balance and healthy eating principles
• Familiarity with kitchen management systems and food service operations

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time