Position: Chef
Salary: £27,040 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds Jewish Welfare Board, 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZH
Benefits: Limited evening and weekend working – service closed Friday night and most Saturdays, a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.
About us
We are an established social catering company dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences for our customers; and we pride ourselves on delivering delicious dishes that delight the senses and nourish the soul to over 1,000 people every month.
The role:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals for clients, staff, and visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals as directed by the Head Chef.
- Cater for meetings and special events.
- Maintain high hygiene standards in food preparation areas, adhering to all current food handling regulations.
- Ensure the correct and economic use of provisions, cleaning materials, and equipment.
- Undertake other duties as required
Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Passion for food and a commitment to quality and high standards of customer care
- A flexible approach to working hours and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
How To Apply
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected].
For further information please call 07812 753195 or email [email protected]
Join us at LJWB and help us positively change lives through your culinary skills!
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 07 January 2025 @ 12 pm.
The vacancy may close earlier once a suitable applicant is found.
If you are shortlisted you will be contacted directly, if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, it can be assumed that unfortunately, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting equality and inclusivity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all sections of the community
Please note we will only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and all appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references & DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
Agencies – please note that this role is not open to agencies and any speculative CV’s that are sent to the any LJWB employees will be treated as a gift.