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Chef Jobs in ​Cranfield

Chef

In the engineering sector, a Chef is responsible for managing food preparation tasks within professional facilities, such as on construction sites and staff canteens. Candidates do not necessary need to have previous experience working in the engineering sector to successfully secure a Chef position, if they have operated in a kitchen before preparing food.

Key responsibilities include designing nutritious menus, sourcing ingredients, and supervising cooking processes to maintain strict quality and safety standards. As a Chef you’ll also need to support with supervision of the kitchen team and assist management with planning work rotas.

Companies looking to hire Chefs typically require candidates to have food safety certifications, previous experience (not necessarily in an industrial environment), strong communication and time-management skills. To work in this role as a Chef you’ll need to be able to work under pressure, prepare large volumes of food, adhere to all food hygiene practices and you may be called upon to manage the food budget.

​Cranfield

Cranfield, near Bedford is a large village with a population of approximately 6,500 people. It has a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants and is close to both the historic market towns of Bedford and St Neots. Cranfield University is a top UK university known for its leading research in Science and Technology.

The engineering sector in Cranfield is thriving and is home to many research and technology centres, including a focus on aviation and aerospace, electronics and telecommunications. And, with excellent communication links via the M6 and A14 motorways, Cranfield has excellent access to national and European markets.

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