At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a friendly team to prepare delicious meals for our residential community.
- Company: Moorlands College, a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, on-site parking, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful rural campus with great career development.
- Why this job: Perfect for chefs seeking work-life balance and daytime hours.
- Qualifications: Catering qualification or final-year students welcome to apply.
The predicted salary is between 25830 - 31570 £ per year.
We are looking for a Chef (qualified or part-qualified) to join our small and welcoming catering team at our residential theology college. You will be joining a team of four: chefs and kitchen assistants, preparing meals for our residential community, and supporting lunchtime service for students, staff and guests.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their catering career in a supportive environment, or for a chef wanting a role with better work-life balance than traditional restaurant kitchens.
Why Join us?
- Daytime chef role – no late evening restaurant service
- No Christmas working
- Free staff meals on shift and paid break
- Free on-site parking
- Small, friendly team environment
- Work within a residential college campus
You must have your own transport - there is NO public transport to the site.
Successful applicants will have:
- A recognised catering qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
- Recently qualified chefs or final-year catering students are welcome to apply
- Practical cooking skills and experience preparing food from set menus
- Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety requirements
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Rotas
Rotas are generally fixed, with occasional adjustments to cover holidays or sickness. Monday to Friday Shifts: Variable hours between 8am and 6.30pm. Saturday Shift 10am to 6.30pm. Sunday Shift 10am to 3pm. Contact us for more information on hours of work. Open to some flexibility.
Benefits
- 6.8 weeks holiday in total including allowance for public holidays
- Kitchen closures over Christmas week and Easter week
- Paid lunch break
- Free Lunch provided
- On-site Parking
- Use of Colleges facilities including sports Hall and Gym
- Generous College Pension Scheme - 10% Employer Contributions
- Free Life Assurance - 4x salary payout
If you would like to find out more about Moorlands College, our Mission and Values, and the idyllic rural location of our Christchurch Campus, at which the role would be based, please visit our website.
To apply, please send your CV to Sarah Isaac, HR Manager or call for an informal chat.
Applicants must be sympathetic to the vision and values of Moorlands College as a Christian Training Provider.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,028.00-£29,120.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Application question(s): There is no public transport to our site. Do you have your own transport or able to reach the campus in Sopley (BH23 7AT) without public transport?
Work Location: In person
Chef Daytime in Christchurch employer: Moorlands College
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