Chef - Chiltern Hills Mushrooms - Downley

Kitchen Talent is a leading hospitality recruitment agency supplying experienced culinary professionals to hotels, restaurants, event venues, and catering operations. We are currently recruiting skilled and dependable Chefs and Sous Chefs to join our growing team for placements across a range of prestigious hospitality clients. Position Overview We are seeking passionate and experienced Chef / Sous Chef candidates who thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments and are committed to delivering high-quality food and service standards. Successful candidates will work within professional hotel kitchens and hospitality venues, supporting kitchen operations and maintaining excellent culinary standards. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard, • Support daily kitchen operations within hotel and hospitality environments, • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen areas, • Assist with stock rotation and inventory control, • Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams, • Support senior chefs with menu preparation and service delivery, • Supervise junior kitchen staff when required, • Maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency during service Requirements • Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie, • Experience working in hotels, restaurants, or hospitality venues preferred, • Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards, • Ability to work under pressure in busy kitchen environments, • Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude, • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, • Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous What We Offer • Competitive hourly rates / salary, • Flexible working opportunities, • Placements in reputable hotels and hospitality venues, • Weekly pay (if applicable), • Ongoing support from our recruitment team, • Opportunities for career progression and permanent placements

Must be able to self organise, follow the schedule and cook for 30-35 people it’s a carehome not a restaurant

We are seeking a passionate and skilled South Indian Chef to join the team at Chennai Spice Kitchen. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in authentic South Indian cuisine, with the ability to prepare a wide range of traditional dishes while maintaining consistency, quality, and hygiene standards. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook authentic South Indian dishes such as dosas, idlis, vadas, sambar, rasam, and regional curries., • Ensure all food is prepared to high standards of taste, presentation, and quality., • Maintain consistency in recipes and portion sizes., • Manage kitchen operations efficiently, including stock control and ingredient preparation., • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations., • Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during busy periods., • Innovate and contribute new menu ideas while preserving traditional flavors. Requirements: • Proven experience as a South Indian Chef or similar role., • Strong knowledge of traditional South Indian cooking techniques and ingredients., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards., • Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. What We Offer: • A supportive and dynamic working environment., • Opportunity to showcase creativity and culinary expertise., • Competitive salary based on experience.