Chef

Junior school chef required

Holroyd Howe.

Full Time: 30 hours per week, Term time only

Salary: £13.41

Location: Newcastle High School for Girls, Sandyford road, Newcastle NE2 1TA

Under the direction of the Unit Manager, you will take pride in ensuring the food we make to order is produced to a high standard of quality. This is varied and creative role, so you will also assist the Unit Manager in planning our menus and food provision, taking into account any allergen constraints or equipment availability.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Carry out all catering activities under the direction of the Unit Manager
• Ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards
• Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.
• Ensure all kitchen facilities and all equipment are cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule
• Ensure catering service effectiveness, ensuring waste minimised, and write offs within agreed limits, in accordance of the cost plan
• Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time
• Support a zero harm culture

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

· Ability to work as part of a team

· A flexible approach to working hours

· Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

· Keen to learn on the job

· Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

· Be honest and trustworthy

· Able to work independently

· Have a can-do approach

Planet

· Hygienic approach and manner

· Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or Commis Chef Level 2
• Food Safety Level 2 (or able to achieve on appointment)

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: 

• Clear verbal and written communicator
• Able to work well in demanding situations and against time pressures
• Able to minimise wasteful practices
• Flexible approach to working hours/days