Catering chef
We are a leading supplier of catering to the film and  fashion industry across London and we’re looking for a chef to join our team at our busy Stoke Newington kitchen. You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and plating of menus for our clients who are typically in the fashion industry. As such, we are seeking an individual who has the ability, confidence and desire to uphold the level of food we produce.
If you think you have what it takes, we’d love to have a chat.
Typical Hours

5Am – 2pm primarily Mon-Fri (occasional weekend work)

Food Preparation and Handling

Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch menus for clients.
Ensure the quality and presentation of food sent from the kitchen is of the highest standard and on spec.
Responsible for ordering and monitoring food and ingredients required.

Responsibilities:

Plan, organise and monitor controls of food quality, presentation and service.
Ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained at all times.
Prepare food using fresh ingredients to an exceptional level.
Prepare menus and develop recipes.
Conduct work in line with current legislation at all times.

What we are looking for:

Passionate about food
Team player with strong communication skills.
Energetic, hard-working and efficient
Can do attitude, sense of humor and a smile!
Ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative.
Ability to adapt to change and take on different tasks as and when required.
Previous Catering experience desirable but not necessary.

Health and Safety

Understand and encourage the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene;
Ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the high standards of cleanliness necessary in food storage, preparation and service areas.
Understand your personal responsibilities and practice safe systems of work in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act including a working knowledge of COSHH assessments;
Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety of residents, visitors and staff;
Take reasonable care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults and the need for maintenance or replacement;
Use and clean kitchen equipment and have the knowledge to observe the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995;
To ensure all food is stored, handled and packed at the correct temperature and in accordance with Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations;
Use machinery as shown and trained to ensure equipment is used safely and in accordance with legislation, and reporting of equipment issues.