Chef

Chef

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £28,163 - £30,060 pro rata, per annum

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Closing date: 2nd February 2025

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

They have a large team of Cleaners, Cleaner Supervisors, Facility Supervisors (Caretakers), Catering Assistants, Assistant Chefs and Chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Their service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to their customers and in doing so investing in their staff and staff development.

The Role

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Operations as a Chef at the Academy.

They are currently looking for a reliable and friendly person with a positive attitude to join the team as a Chef.

It is essential you hold a minimum NVQ level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking or equivalent.

You must also have a minimum of 3 years experience of working within a busy catering environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Has a Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking (or equivalent)
• Has experience of supervision or leadership of a team
• Can manage and motivate others
• Can deliver high standards of meal production and service
• Can demonstrate good relationships with stakeholders
• Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines
• Can demonstrate high standards of customer service
• Can develop and introduce new ideas for menus and foodservice
• Has strong interpersonal skills and is positive, innovative and solution focused
• Has experience of working in a catering environment

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff).
• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

To Apply

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