Chef - Christchurch Primary School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
11/11/2024
Advert End Date:
25/11/2024 22:59
Salary:
£28,163 - £30,060 pro rata, per annum
Job Category:
Catering / Cleaning
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Further Information
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 Chefs and Chefs 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 a reliable and friendly person with a positive attitude to join our 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.
We are looking for someone who:
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
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.
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If you would like to discuss this post please call Vicky Paterson on 0191 2783295