Second Chef/ Deputy Head Chef - Halls of Residence

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham seeks a passionate Second Chef to enhance its renowned student dining experience. The role involves managing kitchen operations, preparing high-quality meals for students and events, and requires relevant qualifications or substantial experience. The university offers extensive support for career development, generous holiday allowance, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing support for skill development and qualifications

26 days holiday plus university closure days

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Supplier discounts, travel and reward schemes

Access to state-of-the-art sports facilities

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications, 706 1/2 or NVQ 1/2 in Food Production or equivalent experience.
• Strong cooking and supervisory skills essential.
• Experience in a large scale catering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise for the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and dining operations.
• Prepare food for formal events and manage high quality service for students.
• Complete Food Safety documentation.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Supervisory experience

Stock management

Education

706 1/2 or NVQ 1/2 in Food Production

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Nottingham has been providing an outstanding student experience for over 140 years and is a leading university of worldwide significance with established campuses in UK, China and Malaysia. Our award-winning Nottingham campus is only 15 minutes by bus or tram to our vibrant city centre.

Your role as Second Chef

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Chef to join our team at the University of Nottingham. Based on our award-winning University Park campus you will work within the kitchens of our student Halls of Residence. You will be required to assist and deputise for the Head Chef to manage the kitchen and dining room team and associated operations, often working independently ensuring the preparation and service of a high quality and consistent product for resident students during term time and conference guests during vacation periods. Duties will also include the preparation of food for high profile events including formal dinners and weddings for up to 350 people whilst ensuring all relevant Food Safety documentation is completed.

Candidates should be qualified to 706 1/ 2 or NVQ 1/2 in Food Production, or have substantial relevant experience gained within a similar large scale catering environment. You will have excellent cooking skills and considerable supervisory experience. Knowledge of a range of Microsoft Office products and experience of stock management are also essential for this role.

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression.
• An excellent holiday allowance of 26 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year,
• The tools you need to do a great job.
• Uniform provided.

Hours of work are 36.25 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 to be arranged mainly between the hours 11.15am and 7.30pm for 52 weeks of the year including regular weekends. Flexibility to work a range of shifts will be required.

Please note occasionally there might be a need for an earlier shift between 6.00am-2.15pm and during special events due to business needs the hours of work might slightly differ with shifts finishing at 10.00pm. Job share arrangements may be considered.