Junior Chef

Mansfield College - University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Chef to join its catering team. The role involves providing quality catering for academics, staff, and students. Candidates will have opportunities to gain experience in a range of events, including banquets and formal dinners, while developing culinary skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to gain experience with a conference business

Conference bonus

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for culinary arts and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under supervision in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide good quality catering provision throughout term and vacation.
• Work as part of a dedicated catering team focused on quality.
• Assist in planning and delivering catering services for events.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Junior Chef to join a dedicated catering team at Mansfield College. 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.

You will have the opportunity to experience a team environment which prides itself on quality and looks to continually improve on its food offering within a small and friendly College. This is a great opportunity to develop a culinary career, learning new skills in a crucial role within a committed team under the supervision of the Head Chef.

With our successful conference business, you will not only receive a conference bonus within this position but have an opportunity to experience catering for large banquets, as well as formal private dinners and meals for the Mansfield Community.

Responsibilities

• Provide good quality catering provision for academics, staff, students and visitors throughout the term and vacation periods, under the supervision of the Head Chef.
• Work as part of a dedicated catering team focused on quality and continual improvement of food offerings within a small and friendly College.
• Assist in planning and delivering catering services for conferences, banquets, formal private dinners and community meals.

Benefits / Opportunities

• Opportunity to gain experience with our conference business and receive a conference bonus.
• Opportunity to develop culinary skills within a supportive team and college environment.
• Experience catering for large banquets and formal private dinners, as well as meals for the Mansfield Community.