Kick Ski Chef

Food is a key part of Kick Ski holidays. Our guests have high standards and equally high expectations regarding the quality of the food they will be served. It is therefore down to our chef to meet, and frequently exceed, these expectations by providing high-quality meals, six days per week.

Duties will include:

• Leading the planning and preparation of all guest food to time and to budget. You will be expected to provide high quality meals for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner (four courses), six days per week
• Ensuring high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Preparation of simple weekly accounts, showing the total food spend each week
• Once a week, travelling to shop for food and other supplies

It is preferable, although not essential, that you hold a full UK driving licence.

It is highly desirable that you have already done similar work. We will, however, consider a newly qualified chef, but will need to take up references from your college or training establishment before making a formal job offer.

Essential Skills and Attributes

You must have the following skills and attributes in order to successfully apply for this job:

• Experience of catering for up to 30 people to a high quality, dinner-party standard
• Good repertoire of dishes, including those suitable for vegetarians and guests with other dietary requirements
• Current food handling and preparation certification
• A good team-worker
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to take constructive criticism
• Adaptable and flexible, willing to put in long hours when required

Desirable Skills and Attributes

It is preferable that you have the following skills and attributes:

• A good knowledge of wine
• At least a basic knowledge of French
• Full, clean, UK driving licence
• Good skier or snowboarder

Additional Benefits

In addition to the general benefits outlined on the Work for Us introduction page, you will receive the following:

• You will have a good-sized bedroom that is shared with one other person.

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, which you should return via fax or post to the address shown.