School Chef (Own Transport Required)

Our Client is looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Chef to support the Catering Manager and other chefs with the food service in the boarding houses at a Private Boarding School in Cumbria.

Reporting to the Catering Manager you will be working “floating” in any of the houses to cover days off, holidays etc. and tasked with preparing, assembling and cooking breakfast and evening meals for the boarders, providing high quality dishes for the pupils and staff.

Please note that due to location, your own transport is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*Provide menu choices of freshly prepared food which are agreed to by line managers and are nutritionally balanced.
*Cooking of the menu choices and supervision of staff to provide food of the required standard.
*Proactive in terms of menu development and new ideas.
*To ensure all food is stored, handled and packed at the correct temperature, and in accordance with food handling and hygiene regulations.
*To maintain due diligence through the use temperature records, taking action where necessary and reporting all issues to your line manager.
*To ensure the quality and presentation of food is to the highest standard.
*To liaise on a day to day basis with Matron / lunch supervisor to ensure standards are being met and needs of the children addressed.
*To manage, lead, motivate and inspire the catering team to over achieve on a day to day basis.
*To manage both the kitchen and the front of house provision, including staffing, cleanliness, appearance, health & Safety and hygiene.
*Occasionally: To prepare and produce all requirements for special school functions and evening events which may sometimes be outside normal working hours but arranged in advance.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:
*Professional cooking experience gained within a commercial kitchen, preferably contract caterers, a school or similar environment.
*A recognised cooking qualification and food safety certificate
*Proven experience in being able to achieve and deliver in terms of budgets and costs.
*The ability to work apart of a team as well as unsupervised whilst maintaining the required standards.
*Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
*Your own transport – essential.

WAGE / SHIFTS:
The hourly wage is £26,000 working 48 hours per week, 6 days over 7 during term time only. This will predominantly be made up of split shifts working 06.30 – 13.30 / 16.00 – 19.00. Paid optional-overtime is available during the school holidays to assist with Summer School

Please note that employment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Check (previously knows as a CRB Check)

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.