Chef - Authentic Jamaican Cuisine
Fastispeed Ltd, Kingstanding, Birmingham
Chef - Authentic Jamaican Cuisine
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Fastispeed Ltd, Kingstanding, Birmingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 24 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 37a5868f9f024ef2ae7f8d91b05e829c
Location ref: Kingstanding, Birmingham
Full Job Description
The chef will be responsible for:
Preparing, cooking, and presenting authentic Jamaican meals to a high standard.
Creating and managing menus based on traditional Jamaican cuisine.
Ensuring food is prepared safely, hygienically, and in line with food safety regulations.
Managing kitchen stock, ingredients, preparation schedules, and portion control.
Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional kitchen environment.
Supporting the development of new dishes, specials, and catering menus.
Ensuring excellent taste, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
Essential Jamaican Dishes the Chef Must Be Able to Cook
The successful candidate must be confident in preparing a wide range of Jamaican signature dishes, including
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef specialising in authentic Jamaican cuisine to join our team. The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of traditional Jamaican cooking methods, seasoning, presentation, and cultural food standards.
The chef must be able to prepare high-quality Jamaican signature dishes with consistency, flavour, and authenticity., Applicants must have:
Previous experience cooking authentic Jamaican meals in a professional kitchen, restaurant, catering, or hospitality setting.
Strong understanding of Jamaican food culture and traditional cooking methods.
Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
Excellent hygiene, food preparation, and kitchen management standards.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage ingredients, stock control, and kitchen preparation.
A Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to obtain one before starting.
A positive attitude, reliability, and pride in producing excellent food.
Desirable Skills
It would be beneficial if the applicant has experience in:
Catering for large events or buffet-style service.
The salary for this position is £25,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on experience, skill level, and ability to deliver authentic Jamaican cuisine to a high professional standard.