Bank Kitchen Assistant

Surrey County Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council is hiring Bank Kitchen Assistants to join their catering team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development. The role involves preparing nutritious meals and providing excellent service to visitors in a dynamic outdoor setting. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience and a positive attitude.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Carers leave and volunteering days

Local government pension

Lifestyle discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchens and enjoyment of cooking.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking healthy meals.
• Serve guests and clear meals.
• Ensure excellent customer experience.

Skills

Cooking

Following instructions

Customer service

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

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This role has a starting salary of £14.44 per hour (comprising £12.56 per hour pay + £1.88 holiday entitlement)

We are excited to be hiring new bank Kitchen Assistants to join our fantastic team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD).

We have breakfast shifts and dinners shifts across our centres, located at:

• High Ashurst Outdoor Centre, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
• Henley Fort Outdoor Centre, The Mount, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
• Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Centre, Riverside Drive, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX
  
  
  

Rewards And Benefits

• Annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
  
  
  

About The SOLD

SOLD is a provider of high-quality outdoor learning programmes. Our catering team prides itself on feeding our visitors homecooked and freshly prepared nutritious meals, fuelling our visitors for busy active days in the outdoors! We offer a hearty and delicious menu and the team cater for a range of dietary needs. The dining experience plays a key role in the overall high-quality experience of our visitors. To find out more about what we do, please visit our website: Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development

About The Role

We are seeking individuals who can assist in preparing and cooking healthy, tasty and nutritious meals, including serving our guests, clearing of meals and offering an excellent customer experience.

Our usual shifts are 6am - 11am and 3pm - 7pm and these vary depending on the needs of the groups.

High Ashurst and Henley Fort are in remote locations so please consider your transport arrangements before applying.

To get a flavour of what it's like working at SOLD, have a look at our video.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence:

• Experience in kitchens and enjoyment of cooking, whether at home or in a more commercial environment
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• A willingness to learn and participate in training, to include Food Hygiene L2
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude
  
  
  

As part of your application you will be asked to submit a CV and answer the following questions:

• Please tell us about what made you apply for this role
• Please describe what key skills and experience you have that are relevant for this role
• Please tell us about your favourite style of cooking
• Please tell us which centre/s are you looking to work at and what is your availability
  
  
  

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Robin Ridsdale by e-mail at [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time or you can call 01372 378901 to leave a message.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and contacting applicants to arrange an interview. Please complete all parts of the application.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
  
  
  

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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