Third Chef - Full Time, Part Year

Third Chef – Full Time, Part Year

Reference: DEC20242756

Expiry date: 09:00, Mon, 6th Jan 2025

Location: Bedales School, Church Road, Steep, Hampshire

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Uniform provided, free on-site parking, free School lunches during Term Time, Healthcare Cash Plan, Salary Extras Benefits Platform, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Pension, Personal Accident Cover

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Third Chef to join our catering team. You will support the Second Chef and work with the school’s team of chefs to provide a high-quality catering service to staff and students at Bedales Schools.

Our catering team is friendly & approachable with a “can-do” attitude, motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery. As a flexible team player, with excellent communication skills, your working style will support and enhance this ethos.

Duties:

1. Preparing and cooking food items to the specifications determined by the Head Chef.
2. Being responsible for the provision of meals of excellent standards whilst working within the constraints of the catering budget and to a minimum wastage policy.
3. Working to high standards of hygiene and basic food hygiene.

Experience & Background:

The ideal candidate will need to meet the following criteria:

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering preferred but not essential.
• Experience within a high-volume catering environment.
• Have a friendly & approachable character.
• Enjoy working as a part of a large team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• Motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery.
• A flexible team player.
• High personal hygiene standard.

A smart and tidy appearance is imperative to this role.

Hours of Work:

45 hours per week term time, usually 33 weeks per annum, plus an additional 240 hours to be worked over the year normally during half terms for deep cleaning and/or pre and post term. The post will be contracted up to a total of 42 weeks per annum.

£23,476 annual salary based on the above hours and weeks of work.

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 6 January 2025

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the advertising period. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response.

Pre-Appointment Checks:

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an ongoing basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

How to Apply:

To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact our Head of Catering for an informal discussion with details of their experience by email to: mpotts@bedales.org.uk

Suitable candidates will be asked to complete our full application process via our online recruitment portal. In line with the guidance of Keeping Children Safe in Education, CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of an application form.

Safeguarding Statement:

Bedales School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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