Jobs in Battlesbridge, essex, united kingdom

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)About the role : We are looking for an enthusiastic, and creative commercial Head chef who will develop our business through excellent food standards.The Head chef is responsible for the kitchen team at the Folk Hall in York. Providing freshly prepared, wide variety of dishes for a high quality, busy food outlet open 6 days a week alongside a developing events space.The role will deliver operational management of the catering services in the Folk Hall and adjacent state of the art care facility including all food management, adherence to strict food compliance and achieving food GP%.Building strong relationships with all of our stakeholders including but not limited to residents, staff, the public and the wider JRHT community is a huge part of the role.About you : You will be looking for a challenge in a role that gives you autonomy to develop the food provision in both sites. You are obsessive about great food and customer service and will possess a minimum Level 2 Food Safety qualification and demonstrate progressive success in your cooking career. Appropriate catering qualification and relevant catering experience, leading and developing a team and evolving processes to obtain efficiency and value for money. Motivating and inspiring others will come naturally to you, and you will be able to show us a passion for food and customer service. Above all a can-do attitude to the role. We never say no!If you have this desire and a drive to succeed, then we would love to hear from you.

• Please note that this role will be subject to a DBS check
• Our core priority : The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North-East.We are a values-driven organisation, and our values drive our behaviours. Were at our best when were continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference

and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.How to apply : To apply, please complete the online application.Closing date for applications is Monday 12th May.Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on-going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt JRF / JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.We are a Disability Confident Employer . This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

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