Banqueting Chef (Conference Centre)

Behind every good plate at this wood-fired pizzeria in Kathu is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a wood-fired pizzeria in Kathu. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.
• Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
• Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
• Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
• Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
• Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
• Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.

• A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
• You take instruction from the head chef without drama
• Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal
• Good knife skills and you can prep at speed

• Live-in accommodation at lodge postings
• Transport allowance for split and late shifts
• Chef whites and safety shoes provided

• Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.
• Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.