Food Deputy Chef

  • Diamond Blaque HR Solutions
  • Jun 23, 2026
Contractor Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Food Deputy Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, sustainable, locally sourced menus. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the success of our culinary team and service excellence. You will have a meaningful role in shaping culinary offerings and elevating standards in food prep and cooking.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting the Head Chef in creating and preparing innovative, sustainable menus,

Qualification Essential

  • GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
  • Qualified chef with proven experience in menu design and kitchen management, confident in preparing fresh produce from scratch across various culinary styles.
  • Introduction to Food Hygiene training
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, social media

Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, social media, and CRM

Criteria for Shortlisting - Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Some experience of preparing and cooking food- Food Hygiene Certificate In Place.
  • Experience in stock management
  • Social media savvy
  • Specialist knowledge of one or more specific cuisines
  • Experience of safe and successful catering operation, including latest licensing laws, food hygiene, health and safety regulations, appropriate monitoring regimes and staff training
  • Demonstrable interest in sustainable food production and the food supply chain
  • Organised and efficient, able to manage a busy kitchen environment and liaise with customer service staff
  • Team player, with flexibility and a positive attitude
  • Experience in catering or the service industry and knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations.
  • Must be well presented with high standards of personal hygiene.
  • Must possess overall, sensible shoes with non-slip soles essential

Essential Compliance Requirements

  • 3 Years References/Work History
  • DBS check Summary
  • Willing to engage in the mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.