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Second Chef - Riverside Secondary School - London

OLIVE DINING LTD, Oxted, Surrey

Second Chef - Riverside Secondary School - London

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OLIVE DINING LTD, Oxted, Surrey

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 7 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 6da4f5f862a1472b855f5da866c36715

Location ref: Oxted, Surrey

Full Job Description

  • As our Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef/ Chef Manager to prepare, cook, and serve meals that students and staff will love. You'll be part chef, part team player, and part mealtime hero - stepping in wherever you're needed to keep service running like clockwork.
  • You'll be working alongside the Chef Manager crafting delicious, balanced, and nutritious meals for the students and staff. From pizzas to pasta, healthy salads to hearty stews, your creations will fuel the next generation.
  • You'll be working alongside your Chef Manager, Catering Assistants, and school Staff to ensure every meal is prepped, cooked, displayed and served in line with Olive Dining Standards and with a smile (and a dash of flair).
  • Supporting the Chef Manager in managing the kitchen during busy service times to ensure service runs smoothly.
  • You'll ensure all dishes meet our high standards for taste, presentation, and nutrition-because the future leaders of tomorrow deserve the best!
  • The school day may be full of energy (and a few crumbs), but you'll keep the kitchen running smoothly, making sure we never run out of stock!
  • Helping to set up, serve, and clear down after meals ensuring our customers have the best experience.
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment.
  • Leading and motivating the kitchen team, making sure everyone knows their tasks and works together.
  • And the completion of any other reasonable requests given by your Line Manager

    Now, we're on the lookout for a Chef to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchen running smoothly - with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen. If you're passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose - this could be the perfect role for you., Experience in the kitchen is a must - whether it's in schools, restaurants, or catering, we want someone who's ready to jump in and get cooking.
  • A food safety certificate or equivalent - we want to keep everything safe, healthy, and tasty.
  • To be a good team player who can keep calm under pressure and loves the hustle of a busy kitchen.
  • Good understanding of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus).
  • Flexibility: You're great at thinking on your feet and adapting when the menu or schedule needs a quick change (because school days are never boring!).
  • Strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Kids, staff, and school life can be unpredictable, so a big smile and a laugh will go a long way!
    • This Role Is Perfect If You
  • Want to make a real impact in a school community
  • Enjoy variety and hands-on working
  • Like the idea of work-life balance that includes school holidays
  • Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table
    • Ready to Join the Olive Team? If you're ready to take the next step in your catering career and want to work somewhere that values people, flavour, and fun - we'd love to hear from you.

    At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together - and there's no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day. We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex., We are a bespoke family owned hospitality company serving the education sector across London - Primary, secondary and trusts. As a company, our ethos is to maintain our family feel whilst ensuring we produce and deliver exciting, innovative and vibrant menus that offer the highest quality, raw ingredients which are prepared with little fuss. We go to great lengths to source suppliers that can provide specific ingredients that are appropriate to each school. Olive Dining offer a bespoke service entirely dedicated to the education sector. We are full of like-minded people who are committed to providing healthy and delicious meals, serving both primary and secondary schools around the South East of London. Our menus are full of variety and flavours to cater for everyone's taste and dietary requirements.

  • Family-Friendly Hours: Term time only, so you can enjoy school holidays too!
  • Weekends Off: Yes, really.
  • Supportive Team Culture: You're never just a number here.
  • Free Meals on Duty: Because Chefs should never work hungry.
  • Wellbeing First: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.
  • Room to Grow: We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/second-chef-riverside-secondary-school-london-126947759

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