Event Relief Chef

Job Description

Contract: Casual, zero hour contract

JOB TITLE: Casual Relief Event Chef 

HOURS: Casual As Required 

Apply: email CV and brief covering letter to  [email protected].

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Event Chef is under the direction and line management of the Development/Head Chef and works closely with the House management team to ensure that Ditchley Foundation guests and visitors have a first-class dining experience whilst eating at Ditchley. 

You need passion for food and a love of local, seasonal ingredients. You’ll be someone who performs well under pressure and recognises the importance of motivating and leading junior members of staff who may also be working under pressure. 

KEY RESPONSABILITIES 

• Support Development/Head Chef in delivering high standard of food and kitchen operation 

• Sound knowledge various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes 

• Lead the kitchen team departments in the absence of the Development/Head Chef, supervising all agency and in-house kitchen staff 

• Maintain kitchen maintenance records 

• Support Development/Head Chef with ordering, purchasing and stock control 

• Support Development/Head Chef to maintain Health, Hygiene and Safety records 

• Good understanding of HACCP & COSHH 

Hours and Days of Work 

Your hours and days of work will be agreed with the Development/Head Chef in agreed notice period. Early morning or later night working as well as Weekend working will be required for conferences and events. Events are usually planned with at least 1 months notice. 

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS 

• Ideally, you will have experience of working in a events kitchen environment. 

• Able to multitask and work under pressure 

• Calm, friendly approach to team management 

• Takes ownership for tasks and responsibilities 

• Excellent timekeeper 

• Willing to go the 'extra mile' 

• Team player • Must have own transport, due to remote location.