Please note: We are actively recruiting for our Premier Service Chef Talent pool - Newport

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative.  Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers.  We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are 

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential.

We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

The Premier Service Chef will work independently and as part of a team responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the on-board catering menu  providing an exceptionally high standard of at seat and buffet counter food to passengers travelling on our service.

Our Premier Service Chefs work 8-hour shifts, 5 out of 6 days per week (Monday - Saturday) with our latest shift ending by 10pm.

• Be responsible for offering our customers a wide range of dining menu choices by designing and creating our menus, accurately accounting for all stock and purchases, as well as reporting any defects with cooking equipment to provide a consistent and high-quality service offering.

• Maintaining professional working relationships with external stakeholders, suppliers, management and staff including the other chefs and customer hosts by regularly liaising to incorporate ideas, methods of best practice and challenge to ensure TfW provides to best possible service.

• Be accountable for food Health and Safety by monitoring use by dates, following food storage procedures and considering allergies requirements of customers to ensure TfW is maintaining passenger safety.

Who we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a chef role/working in a catering environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Food Safety and Food Hygiene regulations and Health and Safety procedures.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.