Assistant Chef at St Mary's School.

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Full training

LG Pension Scheme

Cycle2work

Car lease scheme

Shift pay enhancements

Health Assured EAP

Staff discounts

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking an Assistant Chef to join the Facilities Services catering team serving St Mary's, Benton Park and surrounding sites in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is 30 hours per week during term time with a requirement for a Level 2 Food Safety in Catering and at least three years’ catering experience.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, paid DBS and induction, full uniform, training and a pension scheme, plus staff discounts and travel/leisure benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in catering essential.
• Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering required or desirable.

Skills

Food safety Level 2

Team player

Customer focus

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

City & Guilds catering qualification

Job description

Assistant Chef

City Operations, Transport and Neighbourhoods

St Mary's

Benton Park

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7PE

30.00 Hours per Week, term time only

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chef’s and chef’s working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay


• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)


• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training


• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you


• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career


• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme


• Cycle2work scheme


• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.


• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement


• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme


• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

What we are looking for:

We are currently looking for reliable and friendly person with a positive attitude to join our team as an Assistant Chef. It is desirable you have NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds catering qualification however a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a catering environment is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering


• Able to deliver high standards of meal production and service


• Is a team player but able to use your own initiative


• Can have good relationships with others


• Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines


• Can work flexible hours including occasional evening and school holidays


• Is customer focused


• Has experience of working in a catering environment

This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.