Head Chef - Savane (Southern France)
Vacancy:
Summer resort jobs (Campsite Jobs, Jobs suitable for couples, Catering Staff)
Category:
end March 2012 - end August 2012 (Approx 5-6 months)
Dates:
Overseas seasonal package inclusive of salary, meals, tented or cabin accommodation, uniform, overseas travel
Salary:
Adventurous Cooks Wanted!
We are currently recruiting a Head Cook for our centre in Southern France for the 2012 season.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at an activity based adventure camp and build on your experience, taking charge of your own kitchen and team of catering staff. You will work with the Catering Manager to oversee the provision of three well-balanced wholesome meals a day for between 150 and 300 guests and staff.
As well as food preparation you will be responsible for stock control and catering staff training.
We expect you and your staff team to deliver a superb service to our guests at all times.
By taking up this challenge you can achieve a lot and gain valuable experience with Acorn Adventure whilst enjoying the benefits of living and working in a fantastic outdoors environment with a group of like-minded people.
Requirements
- Level 3 Food Safety qualifications or equivalent
- Experience in a high-volume catering environment
- Experience in managing a team of staff
- Experience of managing stock
- Experience managing and maintaining food safety records
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet customers face to face
- A strong team player and a ‘Can Do’ attitude
- IT literate
- 21 yrs+ for senior positions
- FullUKdriving licence (Desirable)
- All of our senior staff participate in a comprehensive training programme at our centre in the Brecon Beacons and then travel out to set up their centres with the rest of the senior team prior to guests arriving. We are looking for people who can commit to working the full season.
All applicants must have a UK/EU passport, UK residential address, a permanent UK National Insurance number and a UK bank account. A current Enhanced CRB Disclosure is required for successful applicants.