Assistant Chef — Part-Time College Kitchen, 28 Days Leave

Vacancy Filler; Swansea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Gower College Swansea is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the daily production of meals, maintain high hygiene standards and ensure a nutritious service for students. The role requires an NVQ Level 2 and Basic Food Hygiene certification, with experience in catering and strong customer-care skills.

The position is part-time (37 hours per week), 52 weeks per year, permanent, based at Tycoch Campus, Swansea, offering a competitive salary and benefits to successful applicants.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification and Basic Food Hygiene certification required.
• Experience in the food industry, cooking for small numbers or assisting in a larger catering outlet.
• Menu-planning skills and the ability to work effectively on your own initiative.
• Strong communication and customer-care skills with excellent standards of food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day food production in line with menu requirements, nutritional and allergen guidelines, food hygiene regulations and high standards of presentation.
• Cook and serve breakfast and assist with setting up the servery counter and food service, ensuring appropriate portion control.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen and associated areas.
• Provide cover for the Cook when required and provide cooking cover across other College sites.

Skills

Menu planning

Independence

Communication skills

Customer care

Education

NVQ Level 2

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Gower College Swansea is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the daily production of meals, maintain high hygiene standards and ensure a nutritious service for students. The role requires an NVQ Level 2 and Basic Food Hygiene certification, with experience in catering and strong customer-care skills.

The position is part-time (37 hours per week), 52 weeks per year, permanent, based at Tycoch Campus, Swansea, offering a competitive salary and benefits to successful applicants.