Chef

Posted 17 June 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationThetford
Job type Permanent
Discipline Hospitality & Catering
Reference24018

Job description

Chef - Vertas

37.5 hours per week to include weekends and bank holidays

Churchill Catering, High Lodge IP27 0AF

Up to 31k

About us:

Churchill Catering is part of the larger Vertas Group. The Vertas Group is a fast-growing facilities management company based in the UK. Our passion is putting our staff and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Role:

We have an amazing opportunity for a Chef to join us at the busy Bedgebury Pinetum & National Forest Cafe. Working as part of an enthusiastic team who run the café, alongside the Chef. The main duties to include:

  • Daily you will organise and control the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service is provided.
  • You will prepare, and present food to the highest quality.
  • You will work with the manager on ordering of stock.
  • Serve hot and cold food to the visiting customers
  • Identifying customer requirements with allergies
  • Ensure all legislation and procedures are adhered to.
  • Light kitchen duties, washing dishes and cleaning

What exactly are we looking for?

  • 3 + years experience in a busy kitchen environment required.
  • An enthusiastic and friendly individual who enjoys working as part of a team.
  • Excellent people skills with the team and customers
  • A willingness to learn new skills.
  • A passion for catering in a busy environment.
  • 5 out of 7 days to include weekends and bank holidays.

You can expect ongoing training & development whilst working for an ethical business that is service driven and forward thinking. If you are seeking an opportunity to further develop your career, working for a highly professional, fast-growing company and feel you have the right skills and knowledge, then please apply.