Casual Chef - Fresh, Balanced Meals for College Kitchen

LMH; Oxford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lady Margaret Hall invites applications for a Casual Chef in the Kitchen at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. This zero-hours post involves preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner for students, staff and conferencing events, with duties across opening hours including evenings.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 2 Food Safety qualification, sound English and numeracy, and the ability to run a section independently while leading junior staff. The role emphasizes food hygiene and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 2 Food Safety qualification.
• Knowledge of current UK allergen legislation.
• Spoken and written command of English, good numeracy skills.
• Ability to run a section independently.
• Ability to work in a team and to manage junior chefs by leading by example.
• Positive and approachable attitude.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas & processes.
• Willingness to use own initiative, skills & knowledge to the benefit of the team and business.

Responsibilities

• Create, healthy, well balanced and tasty meals following the daily menu schedule.
• Making sure compliance is met with dietary and religious requirements.
• Follow correct portion control criteria as outlined by Kitchen Management team and Head of Catering.
• Making sure overproduction and food wastage is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure the correct labelling of all foods, including correct date and allergen labelling.
• Comply with all Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements, COSHH, HACCP and RIDDOR procedures.
• Ensure temperature record sheet are maintained and up to date.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic at all times.
• Ensure kitchen uniform and personal hygiene requirements are adhered to.
• Participate in reviews of menus and service.
• Provide guidance to catering staff on service and portion control, ensuring that all food is safe and served at an appropriate temperature.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Food allergen handling

English language

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Lady Margaret Hall invites applications for a Casual Chef in the Kitchen at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. This zero-hours post involves preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner for students, staff and conferencing events, with duties across opening hours including evenings.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 2 Food Safety qualification, sound English and numeracy, and the ability to run a section independently while leading junior staff. The role emphasizes food hygiene and teamwork.