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Key Responsibilities: Event Execution: Support the Head Chef in preparing and delivering high-quality food at a variety of events. Team Coordination: Supervise kitchen staff during event prep, setup, and live service—ensuring smooth workflows and timely execution. Prep & Production: Manage ingredient preparation, portioning, and packaging to ensure efficient and accurate setup for both on-site and off-site service. Logistics Management: Assist with load-ins, transport, and setup of kitchen equipment and food at event venues. Quality & Presentation: Maintain consistency and quality in taste and presentation, even under tight timelines and in varied environments. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all food is handled and served in line with current food safety regulations (HACCP/health codes). Required Skills & Traits: • Strong culinary background, particularly in high-volume or off-site catering, • Experience managing kitchen teams and fast-paced operations, • Flexibility and problem-solving in dynamic event environments, • Ability to lead by example and remain calm under pressure, • Valid food hygiene certifications and awareness of allergen protocols, • Willingness to travel and work irregular hours (nights/weekends)

Hi There, We are looking to hire someone for 12 days in December (no Saturdays or Sundays) for a Christmas dinner that we do. We will be serving a 2 course meal (main and dessert) for on average 80 guests each night (it can be up to 120 guests). The majority of the food will be prepped / cooked in the day time and your role would be to help heat and plate up the food alongside our inhouse cook. The shifts will be 4 hours each day from 4-8pm and service will only be 1.5 hours of that the rest will be prep - pay is weekly. The main will consist of turkey and trimmings and dessert is crumble and custard (very straight forward) and so we are looking for someone experienced in a fast pace environment, who is well organised, works well under pressure with a good eye for detail. Thank you. Team Arboretum