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News: Chefs on Lockdown: 7 Ways to Keep Busy (...

22/04/20

It's a tough time for our industry, but that doesn't mean we can't make use of our newfound time. Do something for our frontline workers; find a way to make an extra income; delve into our creative side; study for a diploma. Anything is possible. Take a look at some of the ways chefs are keeping themselves on balance, helping others, and in a few cases, raking in much-needed cash: 1. Feeding NHS workers Various groups and UK chefs are…

News: Mayfair chefs make ready meals for vulne...

29/03/20

With their restaurants shuttered, Michelin-starred chefs Andrew Wong (A Wong) and Kimberly Hernandez (Kym’s) are creating home meals, and donating the food to support the community in need. Elderlies and the vulnerable will receive the meals in a box at their doorstep – hand delivered by the restaurant’s team – minimising human contact. How to receive the food: The chef’s local parish church St Peters in…

Jobs: Chef de Partie

29/02/24

Location:

Londonderry

Posted By:

Fusion Recruitment

We are currently recruiting a Chef de Partie for an excellent opportunity with one of our hotel partners in Cork.Chef De Partie requirements:Assist the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items as directedCarry out smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role in a 4- or 5-star hotelStrong knowledge of…

Jobs: Chef de Partie

28/02/24

Location:

Londonderry

Posted By:

Fusion Recruitment

We are currently recruiting a Chef de Partie for an excellent opportunity with one of our hotel partners in Dublin.Chef De Partie requirements:Assist the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items as directedCarry out smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role in a 4- or 5-star hotelStrong knowledge of…

Jobs: Chef de Partie

27/02/24

Location:

Londonderry

Posted By:

Fusion Recruitment

Jobs: Chef de Partie

26/02/24

Location:

London

Posted By:

Fusion Recruitment

Job DescriptionDuties Include:To ensure all S.O.P’s for food preparation and storage of the same is adhered toTo comply and adhere to all Hotel Policies and ProceduresTo clean your section at the end of each shift, ensuring that all sauces, containers, food items are covered and refrigeratedTo ensure the highest standard of cleanliness at all times under HACCP regulationsTo comply with Hotel COVID-19 policies and proceduresTo prepare food as to the specification given to you by the Head Chef and stated…

News: Coronavirus UK: Food suppliers & Re...

28/04/20

In light of the rising demand because of the lockdown, many restaurants have now switched to home delivery. Many chefs, waiters, and other hospitality workers have been laid off or furloughed. Food producers, wholesalers, and retailers have likewise been affected. Now producers across the country are offering home deliveries. And this is a brilliant way to support manufacturers while staying away from busier supermarkets and simply ensuring a steady supply to your homes. There are a few apps facilitating the…

News: Huddersfield chef is pride of his commun...

24/04/20

FREE MEALS PROVIDING MUCH-APPRECIATED HELP FOR ELDERLY AND VULNERABLE A HUDDERSFIELD chef has become the most popular man in his village after serving hundreds of free meals to the elderly, the vulnerable and the housebound. Ben Franco provides weekly supplies of hearty fare to the people of Almondbury with the food being distributed from a local newsagent, with the help of Kirklees Council. And he says the response from grateful folk often leaves…

News: A chef closes her noted restaurant for t...

23/04/20

This Web site is dedicated to UK chefs, but we want to share a piece of writing from New York, because it sums up everything chefs everywhere have been feeling since the lockdown started. The New York Times ran this beautiful lament by the owner of the legendary Prune in New York. "My restaurant was my life for 20 years," she says. "but does the world need it anymore?" The…

News: We need to talk about hospital food. Che...

15/03/20

Hospital catering pretty much always gets a bad rep. Slimy soups, soggy bread, fishy everything; the prognosis is normally a swift death. But can the huge industry catering for hospital patients and workers produce anything other than murder? And what are the issues that hospital chefs – burrowed deep underground (probably near the morgue) – are up against? Unlike your average restaurant where the healthiness of the food is not generally taken into consideration, hospitals are supposed to be completely…

News: Young hopefuls in North Lancashire &...

28/03/19

If you’re a young hopeful read on… English Lakes Hotels Resorts and Venues has partnered up with Steven Doherty to launch a new Culinary Academy training initiative. The scheme sees participants training to become commis chefs while working for the hotel group, and training under Mr Doherty who runs the nearby Lakeland Cafe. The course is being promoted across Cumbria as we speak and the first lot of students will start in September.…

Forum: Stand the Heat

09/08/17

Hello, I wondered what routes people are using for recruitment. Where have they been most successful. Just about start a big recruitment drive for Commis Chefs to expand our team. Thanks Justine

Forum: Stand the Heat

11/07/17

Dear all, My name is Dr Sam Gilbert and I am a researcher at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London. We are conducting some scientific research to investigate attention and memory in people who different jobs. One group we are particularly interested in is professional chefs, so we would be delighted if anybody on this forum would like to take part. Please note that this a study is taking place for the purpose of scientific…

Featured: Food politics #breakfastmeansbreakfast

10/04/17

Whoever thought food, politics and chefs would go together?!? Chef.co.uk did! Follow our hashtag #breakfastmeansbreakfast and express your Brexit opinion by posting YOUR favourite breakfast - either A) a photo of a full English for leave or B) a photo of any other breakfast for remain and tag it to our account at Instagram.com/chefcouk. #chefcouk Just like Chef Luc Daguzan in Yorkshire, who recently created a Brexit platter at his establishment Le Bistro Des Amis in Skipton. The platter champions a…

Featured: It’s APPening: Chefs serving C21st

20/03/17

What isn’t ordered from the palm of your hand these days? Anyone living in metropolitan areas will be all too familiar with the Deliveroo bicycle. But what does this mean for chefs and the cheffing game? The journey from kitchen to mouth is a problem: “Some foods, like soup or pizza survive well, but others less so," according to Peter Backman, managing director of food consultancy firm Horizons. Typically it is 15…

Forum: Top Table

04/01/17

Heads up. Heard that their international inspector is in London this week. She is staying at The Capital and will try a few restaurants including the Outlaw's tonight with her friends in London. Understand that she will also try some new small restaurants at Soho.

Forum: Top Table

15/09/16

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