Chef (Welfare Catering sites)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Chef for their welfare catering services. The role involves preparing meals for elderly individuals with specific dietary requirements. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking along with at least three years of catering experience. The position demands strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ensuring high standards of customer service and meal production. This is a full-time job with competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Up to 29 days annual leave

Paid DBS and induction training

Cycle2work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a busy catering environment.
• Ability to manage, nurture, and motivate others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a sociable personality.

Responsibilities

• Provide meals for elderly individuals with special dietary needs.
• Deliver high standards of meal production and service.
• Develop and introduce new ideas for menus and foodservice.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Customer service

Education

Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking

Job description

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Operations

An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as a Chef at ourWelfare Catering sites.

2 x 37 hours per week, 52 weeks.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city providing catering, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.
We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs 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 looking for a creative professional chef with excellent leadership skills to join our team in welfare catering. You will be passionate about cooking and the people that you are cooking for.

You will be working over three sites where you will provide meals for elderly individuals who often have special diets and nutritional needs.

It is essential you hold a minimum NVQ level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a busy catering environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking (or equivalent)
• Has experience of supervision or leadership of a team.
• Can manage, nurture and motivate others.
• Can deliver high standards of meal production and service.
• Can demonstrate good relationships with stakeholders.
• Is self‑motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines
• Excellent time management.
• Can demonstrate high standards of customer service.
• Can develop and introduce new ideas for menus and foodservice.
• Has strong interpersonal skills and is positive, innovative and solution‑focused.
• Has experience of working in a catering environment.
• A sociable and caring personality, with the ability to build positive relationships with the people we are catering for.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check 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.

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