Mobile Chef

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS and induction

Uniform and equipment provided

Training and development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease

Weekend & bank holiday pay

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is recruiting a Mobile Chef to support schools across the city. Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.00am–2.00pm, term time only, you will lead catering teams of assistants and deliver meals to pupils.

You should hold NVQ Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking (or equivalent) and have at least 3 years' experience in a busy catering environment. You will develop menus, maintain high standards, and ensure excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy catering environment.
• Experience in supervising or leading a team is desirable.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering assistants to deliver meals across schools.
• Maintain high standards of meal production and service.
• Develop and introduce new ideas for menus and foodservice.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Deadline driven

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking

Job description

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management.

1 posts x 35 hours, Monday to Friday 7.00am -2.00pm, term time only.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, 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 currently looking for a confident, reliable and friendly person with a positive attitude to join our team as a Mobile Chef. This is a new and exciting role that involves working with teams of Catering Assistants at various schools across the city; meeting new people and delivering great food. 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 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
• 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

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 DBS check (Data and Barring System) 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.