Saputo

hospitality

Chef

£28–28k Wensleydale, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Chef at Saputo. Skills: food preparation, quality standards, customer expectations, HACCP. Support daily prep list completion. Prepare menu items to high standard”

Industry & Context.

hospitality
Problems you'll solve

Act decisively and work on your own initiative; Think systematically

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

NVQ level 2 or similar job experience, At least two years’ experience in a similar environment, Show attention to detail, Good verbal and written communication skills, Positive can-do attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, Demonstrate professionalism, passion, and care, Build and maintain effective relationships, Able to manage conflict and deliver under pressure, Act decisively and work on your own initiative, Demonstrate resilience and flexibility, Think systematically, Contribute your own views and listen to the views of others

Nice to Have

Senior Commis or Chef de Partie level

What You'll Do.

Support daily prep list completion

Prepare menu items to high standard

Support recipe development and costings

Benchmark local trends for menu development

Maintain good relationships with customers

Ensure quality standards maintained

Adhere to portion control

Monitor and log HACCP information

Ensure compliance with company procedures

Ensure agreed stock levels maintained

Support compiling orders

Check delivery of orders

Support kitchen team in other duties

Ensure kitchens kept to highest cleanliness standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working with our wonderful kitchen team; Working with an amazing team; Build and maintain effective relationships; Contribute your own views and listen to the views of others

Communication Scope

Good verbal and written communication skills

Full Job Description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? **We are looking for a Chef to join our team at the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre!** **Location:** Hawes, Yorkshire Dales **Shifts** : 5 days per week, 8:30am – 5:00pm including alternate weekends **Annual Salary:** £28,000 **ABOUT SAPUTO** As well as our local Wensleydale, the Saputo Dairy UK brands include Cathedral City cheese, butters and spreads such as Clover, Country Life, Vitalite and Utterly Butterly and other dairy ingredients. **ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY** You will be working in our award-winning visitor experience Calvert’s Restaurant & 1897 Coffee Shop in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We attract a vast range of visitors all year round and are continuing to grow from strength to strength. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced fresh seasonal produce and our ethos is to provide outstanding quality food whilst showcasing our award-winning cheeses, which represent our amazing brand and exceed our customers’ expectations. This is very much a 'hands on' role working with our wonderful kitchen team in a great environment with the latest technology, helping to produce outstanding quality food, whilst ensuring our extremely busy kitchen maintains high standards of cleaning and is compliant with all relevant legislation. This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate and dedicated chef or experienced professional cook at senior Commis or Chef de Partie level. There is also the opportunity for further career progression if desired. **HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS OPPORTUNTY** * No split shifts or nights, every other weekend off, Christmas, Boxing Day & New Years Day off * Working with delicious local produce, and freshly making every dish * Fantastic opportunity f

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