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Chef Jobs in Kingston Upon Thames

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.

Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Upon Thames is a historic old town with a population of around 173,000. It’s home to England’s oldest Royal Botanic gardens and has a strong dining scene, with a host of restaurants including the finest Michelin-starred eateries in London. As well as green spaces and plenty of picturesque sights, there’s also excellent nightlife.

Kingston Upon Thames is just 30 minutes from London. The borough has a wide range of public transport links, including National Rail, London Underground, London Overground and a major bus station. You can quickly reach Kingston from London by train or bus, while there are also regular Thames Clipper commuter services to central London via the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.​

In recent years, there has been an increased focus on engineering in Kingston Upon Thames. The city has always had a large manufacturing base, though in recent years the service industry has grown significantly.

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