Assistant Chef (Kenton Academy)

Assistant Chef (Kenton Academy)

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

OPS1263(e)

Part time - term time plus specified days

£24,294 - £25,119 per annum, pro rata (actual £17,087 - £17,668 per annum)

Facility Services & Civic Management

Based at Kenton Academy

30 hours per week, Working term time (39 weeks), paid (45+ weeks)

An opportunity exists for a new Assistant Chef in Kenton Academy in Newcastle. The school will be your base kitchen however on occasions, and to suit the needs of the service, you may be required to work at alternative locations from time to time.

Duties in this post will be to assist the Chef in providing a high-quality catering service to the school by organising, preparing, and serving meals in accordance with the School Food Standards and the City Council Customer Service Charter. You will liaise, as appropriate, with school staff, pupils and contractors.

You will be responsible for assisting in organising the kitchen, supervising staff and resources on a day-to-day basis. You will assist in ensuring the preparation and serving of the designated daily menu is in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures.

It is desirable you have NVQ level 2 or equivalent catering qualification. You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a busy catering environment. It is essential that you can work flexible hours and are capable of good relationships with others.

The interview will include a practical skill test in preparing a meal

What we offer:

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<li>Competitive hourly rates of pay, starting hourly rate is £11.59 (pay award pending)</li>

<li>Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)</li>

<li>Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training</li>

<li>Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you</li>

<li>Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career</li>

<li>Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme</li>

<li>Cycle2work scheme</li>

<li>Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.</li>

<li>Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement</li>

<li>Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme</li>

<li>Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure. </li>

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What we are looking for

We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our team as an Assistant Chef

We are looking for someone who:

<ul>

<li>Is a good team player, use your own initiative and helping to lead a catering team</li>

<li>Can have good relationships with others</li>

<li>Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines</li>

<li>Has a flexible approach to work, hours and locations</li>

<li>Is customer focused</li>

<li>Can deliver to required standards</li>

<li>Is suitable to work with children and young people</li>

<li>Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.</li>

<li>Is able to undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English. </li>

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This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) 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. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. 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.

f you would like to discuss this post please call Julie Wright on 07773094008.

Permanent

Closing date:

10 February 2024