Chef - Rutland Water

Job description

Salary: £30,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience) Annual performance bonus up to 8% No split shifts | No late nights Create memorable experiences in one of the UK's most beautiful outdoor destinations We're looking for a passionate and talented Chef to join our team at Rutland Water during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is more than just a chef role. You'll play a key part in shaping the future of our catering offer, helping us deliver exceptional food and customer experiences while contributing ideas that help our business continue to evolve. Whether you're preparing fresh, high-quality dishes, supporting your team, or finding new ways to delight our visitors, you'll bring energy, creativity and pride to everything you do. At Anglian Water, we believe in doing the right thing for our customers, communities and colleagues. If you enjoy working in a fresh food environment, care about quality, and are always looking for ways to improve, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing -Preparing and serving fresh, high-quality food to our visitors -Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards -Managing stock control and ordering to minimise waste and maximise value -Supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy kitchen -Contributing ideas to improve menus, service and customer experience -Building strong relationships with colleagues and customers through outstanding service What you'll bring You'll be someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys creating great food and great experiences. We're looking for: -Experience working in a fresh food environment -Strong culinary and food preparation skills -A commitment to excellent customer service -A positive, reliable and flexible approach -Good knowledge of food hygiene standards -CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene in Catering (desirable) Don't have a Level 3 qualification? No problem. We'll support your development and provide training where required. Why join us? As well as being part of a supportive team at one of the region's most popular visitor destinations, you'll benefit from: -Competitive salary of £30,000 depending on experience -Annual performance bonus of up to 8% -Excellent pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution -No split shifts and no late nights -Long-term career stability and development opportunities -Training and progression support -Employee discounts and benefits Ready to serve up something special? We'd love to hear from you. Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026