Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £24,294 - £25,119 per annum (Pro Rata)

Hours: Part time, term time only plus specified days

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

The Council 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 suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as an Assistant Chef at Kingston Park Primary School.

Skills & Experience

They are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join their 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.

They 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

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum.
• 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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