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Chef

Employer
Lidl
Location
Bridgend
Salary
£22000 - £28000/annum
Closing date
26 Jul 2022

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Job Sector
Retail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Chef

Summary

£22,000 up to £28,000 per annum (pro rata) - This isn't 9-5. This is making the most of every day.

Responsible for keeping our hard-working teams fed and watered, our efficient and highly motivated catering team provide breakfast and lunch for the entire warehouse. Now we are looking for an experienced Chef to prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals. With the added task of managing stock levels, menus and preparation schedules, you will find this role both challenging and rewarding!

What you'll do

Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch for up to 100 people per meal slot, ensuring enough food is prepared for everyone
Planning and organising meal schedules and menu changes, with consideration for dietary requirements
Managing food stock levels, while minimising waste
Sourcing all meal ingredients from our onsite warehouse
Maintaining food hygiene standards throughout the preparation process
Reporting any health & safety issues

What you'll need

Proven experience working as a chef within a commercial kitchen (e.g. a pub, school or similar warehouse canteen) is essential
Proven experience managing stock levels, menu plans and preparation schedules is essential
Level 3 Certificate in Supervising Food Safety in Catering is essential for this role.
Flexible with working shifts, including weekends
Extremely well organised with excellent multitasking skills and ability to work well under pressure
Excellent time management skills and experience working with rotas
A confident clear communicator with a good standard of written English
Proactive and able to highlight problems/issues in a timely manner

Until the doors open, you will train and work in one of our other Distribution Centres in the UK. This means you'll need to undertake experience exchange in other Distribution Centres during the week when you start the role. To make this as easy as possible for you, we will provide transport, accommodation and food - and your travel time will be paid.

What you'll receive

You'll be well rewarded as a key player in the Lidl team. As well as becoming part of a strong, fast-growing business, you'll get great training and real opportunities to build your career. On top of your competitive salary, you'll enjoy 30-35 days' holiday, a pension, plus discounts on all Lidl products and on a range of holidays, days out, cinema tickets and plenty more.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Company

Are you looking to join a fast-growing and exciting retail company?

Lidl is the perfect place to start your career in retail. With an international presence, a commitment to providing quality products at great value prices, and a culture of innovation, there are plenty of benefits associated with working at Lidl.

Benefits include competitive salaries, excellent training, and opportunities for career growth. Our employees are valued and supported in their development journey to ensure that they’re able to reach their full potential. On top of this, our stores offer a friendly atmosphere and team spirit with plenty of energy and enthusiasm.

At Lidl, we believe in investing in our people so they can make a real difference to our customers. With ongoing training, support and opportunities for development, you can grow your career in retail with us. And, as our operations expand across the UK and Europe, there are always new positions opening up to talented and motivated individuals.

Take the plunge and join us today!

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