Fit Kitchen is looking for an experienced chef who can work in a fast paced, fun and high growth business which is expanding across London and the UK. Fit Kitchen UK is fast, fit, food restaurant, takeaway and food retail business. As a senior chef, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales
• Studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients
• Cooking food in a timely manner
• Understanding the portion controls and operations manual

Job brief:

We are looking for a Senior Chef to join our team and prepare healthy, fit nutritious and meals for our customers. Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. Also, you should be familiar with HACCP regulations. Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu to help our customers lead a fit healthy life. Without worrying about the way in which the meals are prepared. As a senior chef at Fit Kitchen, you will be comfortable and be able to demonstrate previous experience of:

• Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Studying and preparing consistent menu items with necessary ingredients
• Cooking food in a timely manner
• Delegating tasks to kitchen staff
• Supervising Cooks and assist as needed
• Monitoring food stock and placing orders
• Checking freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experimenting with recipes and suggesting new ingredients and menu improvements/efficiencies
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Requirements and skills:

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with regulations
• Culinary school diploma preferred