Culinary Specialist - Rutland Water

Culinary Specialist

Rutland Water | £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Plus annual performance bonus of up to 8%

Full time/part time/flexible hours available

No split shifts | No late nights | Work-life balance built in

Cook. Create. Inspire.

Imagine working in one of the UK's most stunning outdoor destinations, where every day brings the opportunity to delight visitors with exceptional food and outstanding service.

We're looking for a talented and passionate Culinary Specialist to join our team at Rutland Water during an exciting period of new site expansions and opportunities, and investment. This is more than a kitchen role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of our catering offer, influence menus, and play a key part in creating memorable experiences for thousands of visitors each year.

If you're passionate about fresh food, enjoy introducing new ideas, and take pride in delivering quality every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As our Chef, you'll be at the heart of our catering operation, helping to deliver exceptional food and service while maintaining the highest standards.

You'll be responsible for:

• •Preparing and serving fresh, high-quality dishes
• •Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
• •Managing stock ordering and control to reduce waste and maximise efficiency
• •Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy kitchen
• •Contributing creative ideas to menus, products and customer experiences
• •Providing outstanding service and building positive relationships with visitors and colleagues

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who loves great food and takes pride in creating experiences that customers remember.

You'll have:

• •Experience working in a fresh food environment
• •Strong food preparation and culinary skills
• •A passion for delivering excellent customer service
• •A positive, proactive and reliable approach
• •Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
• •CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene in Catering (desirable)

We'll invest in you

Don't have a Level 3 qualification? No problem.

At Anglian Water, we're committed to helping our people grow. We'll support your development through training and learning opportunities to help you build your skills and progress your career.

Why join us?

✔ Competitive salary of £35,000

✔ Annual performance bonus of up to 8%

✔ No split shifts or late-night working

✔ Beautiful waterside location

✔ Career development and training opportunities

✔ Supportive and welcoming team environment

✔ Opportunity to influence menus and shape our catering offer

Join us at Rutland Water

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your passion for fresh food with a healthy work-life balance in a unique and beautiful setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create exceptional experiences for every visitor.

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