Canteen Chef

Job summary

The role involves preparing and serving lunch for a team, along with occasional catering for meetings and events. The focus is on using seasonal ingredients and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef, cook, or kitchen professional
• Ability to independently manage a morning service from start to finish
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve weekday lunches and occasional catering items
• Plan weekly menus based on seasonal ingredients
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and timing are maintained
• Manage stock, ordering, and storage efficiently
• Uphold hygiene and food safety standards in the kitchen

Skills

• Culinary skills with a focus on fresh, scratch-made food
• Strong organizational abilities
• Effective time management

Education

• Relevant culinary training or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

• Standard kitchen equipment and tools for food preparation and cooking