Junior Chef

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Oxford seeks a Junior Chef to join a college catering team. This full-time position involves preparing and cooking high-quality dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have at least an NVQ Level 2 qualification and strong culinary skills. A positive, self-motivated attitude and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification to NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• High standard of culinary skills in all areas of the kitchen.
• Proven ability to prepare and cook food to the highest standard.
• Good communication skills and excellent time management.
• Positive attitude, reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and cook high quality, fresh dishes.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy.
• Work on own initiative without supervision.
• Comply with Health and Safety and Food Safety legislation.
• Assist with accepting deliveries and ensure standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Manpower Recruitment are looking to recruit a Junior Chef, for an established college in Oxford City Centre. The role is Full Time, working 5/7 days with shifts on rotation on a 7am-2pm and 12pm-8pm start and finish time. Some flexibility needed during busier times. Salary £26,561pa.

Role and Responsibilities

• An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Junior Chef to join a dedicated catering team in an established College environment. The Junior Chef is responsible under the supervision of the Head Chef, for providing good quality catering provision for academics, staff, students and visitors throughout the term and vacation periods.
• Prepare, present and cook high quality, fresh dishes within college guidelines including for events such as conferences and weddings as directed by the Senior Chef.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination.
• Prepare mise-en-place for all relevant menus.
• Work on own initiative without supervision and on occasion taking charge of a shift in the absence of members of the kitchen management team.
• Work well with colleagues and as part of a committed and dedicated team.
• Comply with College Security and Fire Regulations.
• Comply with Health and Safety, COSHH and all Food Safety legislation.
• Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues to the Senior Chef in a timely fashion.
• Assist with accepting deliveries and ensure the standards of goods received.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests from the Kitchen Management team.

Selection criteria

Essential:
Appropriate qualification to NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
High standard of culinary skills in all areas of the kitchen with demonstrable experience.
Proven ability to prepare and cook food to the highest standard.
Good communication skills and excellent time management.
Positive attitude, reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good awareness of seasonal food.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
A flexible approach to hours and duties.

Desirable:
Good sense of portion control and reduction of food wastage.
Previous experience of working in an educational establishment.
Previous experience of working in a college environment where fine dining is offered.

Job Information

• Job Title: Junior Chef
• Company: Manpower
• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time