Chef

Posted 29 August 2025
Salary £0.00 - £16 per hour
LocationCranbrook
Job type Permanent
Discipline Hospitality & Catering
Reference25482

Job description

Chef - Churchill Catering, Vertas
Bedgebury Pinetum & National Forest Cafe
30 hours a week, 2 weekdays and weekend
£16 per hour/ FTE £31,200K

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 new Chef to join us at the warm Bedgebury Cafe. You will be working with a warm team to run the cafe.

The main duties to include:

  • Organising and managing the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service is provided
  • You will prepare, and present food to the highest quality
  • Working alongside the manager for stock management
  • 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?

  • Experience in a 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.


https://vertas.co.uk/service/contract-catering/


Please email for more information or call Jess on +44 1473 357737, the best time to get me would be from 8:30 - 3pm, however I am happy to be flexible and arrange a call at a more suited time.


We look forward to hearing from you!