Chef
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | OX15 4PE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bloxham School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef to assist the Senior Chefs in the kitchen operation and ensure the School’s reputation for food quality is always maintained.
Duties will include:
• Preparing, cooking and presenting amazing food in accordance with our menu standards
• Taking pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety
• Adhering to the safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Being a valuable part of the wider team to ensure the best guest experience
• Acting in a professional manner whilst communicating with students, staff, parents and visitors
• Providing a helpful and knowledgeable service at all times
KEY INFORMATION
Start Date: ASAP
Accountable to: Catering Manager / Assistant Catering Manager
Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7. (06:30 – 14:30 / 11:00 – 19:00, Every other weekend off).
Salary: £28,428 per annum
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
• Good level of Health and Safety knowledge
• Up to date knowledge and previous experience of HACCP and COSSH
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Good organisation skills
• Good communicator
• Approachable and friendly
Desirable Criteria:
• Knowledge of high-volume operation
• NVQ 1 and 2 in Catering and Hospitality
• Experience in education catering
• Keen to continue self-development and ambition for growth and promotion
BENEFITS
• Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours
• Free parking on site
• Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
• Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor available
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
For further information please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.
SAFEGUARDING
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef to assist the Senior Chefs in the kitchen operation and ensure the School’s reputation for food quality is always maintained.
Duties will include:
• Preparing, cooking and presenting amazing food in accordance with our menu standards
• Taking pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety
• Adhering to the safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Being a valuable part of the wider team to ensure the best guest experience
• Acting in a professional manner whilst communicating with students, staff, parents and visitors
• Providing a helpful and knowledgeable service at all times
KEY INFORMATION
Start Date: ASAP
Accountable to: Catering Manager / Assistant Catering Manager
Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7. (06:30 – 14:30 / 11:00 – 19:00, Every other weekend off).
Salary: £28,428 per annum
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
• Good level of Health and Safety knowledge
• Up to date knowledge and previous experience of HACCP and COSSH
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Good organisation skills
• Good communicator
• Approachable and friendly
Desirable Criteria:
• Knowledge of high-volume operation
• NVQ 1 and 2 in Catering and Hospitality
• Experience in education catering
• Keen to continue self-development and ambition for growth and promotion
BENEFITS
• Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours
• Free parking on site
• Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
• Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor available
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
For further information please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.
SAFEGUARDING
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.