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

**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:**

**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

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