Job Description

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Mobile Relief Chef

BD Group is expanding! We're looking for 3 passionate Mobile Relief Chefs to lead school kitchen teams across Barking and Dagenham. You'll step in where needed, deliver high-quality meals, support special events, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

Duties:

Prepare and cook meals to high standards, following menus and dietary guidelines. Travel between school sites, adapting to different kitchen environments and equipment. Maintain strict food hygiene and health & safety compliance, including regular cleanliness checks. Plan menus with consideration for nutrition, student preferences, and dietary requirements. Manage kitchen inventory, order supplies, and minimise waste through efficient practices. Lead and support catering teams, providing training and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Assist with special events and themed days, ensuring timely and professional food service. Engage positively with students and staff, addressing food-related queries and concerns.

Qualifications & Experience:

Culinary qualification and Food Safety & Hygiene certification (essential). Proven chef experience, ideally in school catering, with strong food preparation skills. Knowledge of nutritional standards, food safety regulations, and industry best practices. Flexibility to travel between school sites and work varied hours. Physically fit to handle demanding tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods. Manual dexterity and coordination to operate kitchen equipment safely.

Working Arrangements:

Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours typically range between 7 am and 3.30 pm). Number of working weeks: 39 weeks (Annual leave to be taken during school half terms). Location: We require Relief Chefs to cover either the Dagenham area or the Barking area - must be flexible to travel to various sites within those areas.

About Us:

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:


? Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!


? Group Life Assurance


? Competitive Salaries


? Pension Scheme


? Paid Holidays from 21 days


? Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable


? Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


? Career development and training


? Free parking @ The Cube


? A great team!

To Apply:

Please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form


This role is to start as soon as possible. please apply as soon as possible if this sounds like the right fir for you!