Do you have Catering experience, or would you like to be trained to be an exceptional Chef? We can help.

Would you like to work for a Company who are fanatical about engaging our colleagues, improving their wellbeing and developing their careers?

If the answer is yes to the previous questions, your new opportunity is awaiting you;

We’re looking for a dedicated Chef to work at High Lodge in Thetford, Norfolk who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your experience as a Chef, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

About us:

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

Values and Behaviours:

The Chef will have:

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability.
• A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
• Listening and responding to colleagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Main responsibilities include:

• To lead he preparation, cooking and presentation of all foods served in the unit as required.
• To ensure that the health and safety regulations are observed and adhered to.
• Adhere to the safe and hygienic working practices.
• Manage food for service and maintain a high standard of presentation and cleanliness during meal service.
• To monitor cleanliness of work surfaces, equipment and any other cleaning duties as required to the kitchen cleaning schedule.
• To oversee operations of cash registers where applicable and understand banking procedures within the unit where necessary.
• Maintaining an orderly stock room, ensuring stock rotation and correct stock handling is adhered to.
• To ensure that the correct procedures are used when storing chilled and frozen and ambient foods.
• To have an understanding of the Vertas’ Healthy Eating Programme.
• To deputise for the Head of Kitchen and have a full understanding of all aspects of the job by maintaining stock book records, signing in records, tool box.