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Assistant Chef

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
17/10/2024
Advert End Date:
08/11/2024 22:59
Salary:
£24,294 - £25,119 per annum, pro rata
Hours per week:
25 hours per week
Job Category:
Catering / Cleaning
Vacancy ID:
271495
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Post Number:
OPS1674(e)
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
8 Nov
Further Information
City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as an Assistant Chef at Ravenswood Primary School, Ravenswood Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5TU

Term time only N4 grade (SCP 4-8)
25 hours per week
 
About us:
Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chef’s and chef’s working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. 
 
Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.
 
What we offer:
  • 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. 

What we are looking for
We are currently looking for reliable and friendly person with a positive attitude to join our team as an Assistant Chef. It is desirable you have NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds catering qualification however a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a catering environment is essential.
 
We are looking for someone who:
  • Has a Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering
  • Able to deliver high standards of meal production and service
  • Is a team player but able to use your own initiative
  • Can have good relationships with others
  • Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines
  • Can work flexible hours including occasional evening and school holidays
  • Is customer focused
  • Has experience of working in a catering environment 
 
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is working in regulated activity.  If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s).  It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity. 

INTERESTED? 
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

If you would like to discuss this post, please call Jacqueline McEvoy on 0191 2783297.
 
 
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