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About the Role

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer focused on providing great food and service. We aim to create an environment where team members feel engaged, inspired, valued, and enjoy their work.

Responsibilities

• Support, organize, mentor, and train kitchen team members.
• Prepare and present food to a high standard, maintaining product and menu knowledge.
• Ensure quality, portion control, and adherence to recipes.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety, COSHH, Health & Safety, hygiene, allergen, and company policies.
• Accurately complete temperature records, allergen documentation, and cleaning schedules.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas and equipment.
• Support the Head Chef with ordering, stock control, costing, and budget maintenance.
• Supervise and support casual team members.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to complaints promptly.
• Report and take action on operational issues, including equipment faults and safety concerns.
• Take a proactive, professional approach and promote the company positively.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management.

Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a kitchen.
• Passion for food.
• Focused on the front line.
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Team player.

Work Type

• 40 Hours Per Week
• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Free, tasty meals while working.
• Flexible working options, including part-time roles.
• 28 days of holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years.
• Leave for important life moments.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Pension schemes.
• Life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts on entertainment, leisure, and travel.

About the Company

• We are a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK.
• We serve a variety of clients including stadiums, hospitals, schools, and workplaces.
• Our mission is to enrich lives everywhere, every day.
• 87% of our team are proud to work here.
• We create a place where employees are listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
• We hire for potential, not just experience.
• We celebrate diversity and inclusion, believing different perspectives make us stronger.
• We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity

• We welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with.
• Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway!
• We hire for potential, not just experience.
• If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
• Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know.