Job Opportunity: Catering Chef – Temporary Contract (Kelso, The Borders)
Location: Kelso, The Borders
Duration: Starting ASAP – for 3 weeks initially, with the potential for extension
Rate: £16 per hour
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
- Friday: 7:00am – 11:30am
About the Role:
You'll be leading kitchen operations with the support of three experienced catering assistants, catering for approximately 250 on-site employees. The kitchen has an open-plan layout, so we're looking for someone personable and engaging, who enjoys interacting with staff and customers alike.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare hot breakfast items (e.g., morning rolls)
- Produce daily soup, two main lunch dishes, baked potatoes, pastries, and composite salads
- Ensure high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
- Place food orders and manage stock levels
- Assist with general cleaning duties
- Maintain a friendly and approachable presence in an open kitchen setting
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong background in contract catering or high-volume food service
- Confident leading a small kitchen team
- Sociable, organised, and proactive
- Able to start quickly and hit the ground running
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