Part-time Head Cook

Head Cook
£16,772 - £17,764, depending on experience for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Manor Farm Centre 

About the Role

We are currently seeking a confident, enthusiastic and motivated Head Cook to manage our small friendly kitchen team at Manor Farm Centre.

The Centres provide activities; services & support for older & vulnerable residents of Runnymede which includes the provision of a high quality, two course home cooked meal.  Specifically, you will work as part of a team preparing and serving meals.

You will, along with the Day Services Manager will plan menus, monitor and work within budgets and prepare nutritional meals for people across both sites. Along with the Day Services Manager you will provide adequate resources at both sites to ensure service delivery.

About you

You will need experience of large-scale catering and of stock control mechanisms. You will also need to manage two tea bars ensuring they are stocked with freshly prepared cakes and sandwiches on a daily basis.

You will oversee that both kitchens are maintained to the highest hygiene practices and meet the requirements of the regularity food hygiene standards, including maintaining and documenting accurate records. 

Although an enjoyable and rewarding role, kitchen work can be hard work and hot, so must be physically able to work in a commercial kitchen environment.  A full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle would be desirable as you will be expected to commute within the two sites.

A flexible approach and a friendly personality are key attributes for this role.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. 

Benefits

28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas

Excellent Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Training and development opportunities

Payment of one professional membership per annum

Cycle to work + further related discounts

Season ticket loan

Health insurance plan after 3 years’ service

Mileage allowance

How to apply

If you feel that you have the skills required for this rewarding post, we would like to hear from you.

For an informal chat please contact Nicola Anderson, the Day Services Manager on .

Please apply online at www.surreyjobs.info. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment on the website. If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact Human Resources. Email: Telephone:

CVs will not be considered. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please provide an email address where possible as you will be contacted by email if you are selected to attend for an interview.

Closing date: 31st May 2024 at 11:59pm

Interview date: 12th June 2024 

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.