Chef

Durham University; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their catering team, responsible for food production and kitchen operations. This annualized position requires flexibility in hours, including evenings and weekends, with a contract for 1820 hours per annum and competitive pay. Successful candidates should promote a positive university image and engage in various kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with food production.
• Ensure high-quality food and standards.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and equipment maintenance.

Job description

The Role

Chefs are key back of house members of the catering team, responsible for supporting the Head Chef with food production and running of the kitchen and ensuring the highest quality food and standards are delivered. The post holder will also assist with day-to-day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, checking and signing for deliveries.

Catering team members will be expected to adopt and promote a flexible approach to working, and to undertake any or all of the tasks outlined below regardless of their designated shift.

Successful candidates are expected to promote a positive image of University Catering and Durham University at all times.

Specific Role Information

The post holder will be required to work any 5 days out of 7, which may include some evenings and weekends. Typical working hours are between 7am and 9:30pm.

Working in the catering team requires an element of physical manual handling, which can include lifting and transporting catering equipment.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across all catering areas.

48hr Annualised Contract

The post is Annualised Hours, where you will work 1820 hours per annum.

You will work a maximum of 48 hours per week during the University term time, and then work fewer hours in vacation periods.

Your monthly pay will remain the same. Salary between £23,751 and £24,570 per annum, plus an annual market supplement of £1,500 and a flexible working supplement of £3,500.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.