Chef
Chef
Location: Marlborough
Pay rate: £14.54
Contracted hours: 40 hours a week - 4 x 10 hour shifts per weekAlternate weekends
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development..
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A workplace pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today
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Chef
Chef
Location: Madley Park House, Witney, Oxfordshire
Pay rate: £15.64 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available)
Contracted hours: 37.25 Per Week
Shift Times: Monday - Friday 7am -2.30pm (working alternate weekends)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love?
Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll build relationships with our residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
Madley Park House is a warm and welcoming 'home from home' offering round the clock residential, early-stage dementia and respite care with a range of amenities including a hair salon and residents' shop. Situated in a quiet location in the thriving market town of Witney, the home has strong links to the local community.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers, with knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets. Ideally you will hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll have experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs. You’ll know how to manage your budget and stock effectively.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a chef within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.
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Chef
Chef
Location: Chesham Leys
Pay rate: £15.45
Contracted hours: 40
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love?
Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll build relationships with our residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose-built nursing care home, with resident well-being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers, with knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets. Ideally you will hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll have experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs. You’ll know how to manage your budget and stock effectively.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a chef within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team at Dunkirk Memorial House. This is an opportunity to use your culinary skills to provide high-quality dining experiences for those who have served in the Armed Forces.
This role offers 35 hours per week, with five seven hour shifts per week between 07:00 – 14:00; 09:00 – 16:00 or 11:00 – 18:00. Salary between £13.14 per hour.
Please note that we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship. All candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Key responsibilities:
As Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the delivery of high-quality dining experiences and service by:
- Preparing high-quality meals, ensuring strict adherence to special dietary requirements and nutritional standards for beneficiaries.
- Enforcing food safety best practices and maintaining all required health, safety, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Assisting the Head Chef with menu compilation, stock ordering, receipt, and rotation.
- Delivering engaging dining experiences and provide catering for significant care home and charity events.
- Contributing to team development by assisting with the induction and mentoring of new catering staff.
What we are looking for:
- Culinary Qualification: City & Guilds 706 (1 & 2) or Level 3 Food Preparation/Cooking equivalent.
- Safety Certification: Intermediate Food Hygiene and Emergency First Aid at Work (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience: Proven experience catering for specific dietary requirements in a professional environment.
Employee benefits include:
- 22 day’s paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
About Dunkirk Memorial House:
The Royal British Legion runs six UK care homes, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care for veterans and their families. Set in peaceful Somerset, Dunkirk Memorial House has 86 en-suite rooms, a bar, library, chapel, and rose garden. It includes a specialist Dementia Mews for up to 30 residents. We’re proud to provide expert, compassionate care in a warm, respectful community.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
Chef
Chef
Location: Burnham, Slough, SL1 7NL
Pay rate: £15.45 per hour
Contracted hours: 40 hours per week, including alternative weekends.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love?
Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll build relationships with our residents and their families so that you understand and can accommodate their personal preferences.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
Lent Rise House is situated in the heart of Burnham, between Slough and Maidenhead. Our highly experienced team provides nursing care and support, ensuring individuals are listened to, valued and respected. Our Burnham care home has warm and friendly communal areas andfacilities, including a sun lounge, bar, quiet room, convenience shop and activity room, providing an inviting place to catch up with friends.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, providing meals for large numbers, with knowledge of menu planning for specialist diets. Ideally you will hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll have experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a team and be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs. You’ll know how to manage your budget and stock effectively.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a chef within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
Based in the heart of Cambridge, St Catharine’s College is looking to appoint a casual Kitchen Assistant / Porter to join our busy, friendly Catering team, providing a first class service for our college community, working ad hoc hours.
The ideal candidates will be:
- Practical, proactive and able to use their own initiative to carry out the duties to a high standard.
- Courteous with a professional, can-do attitude and be committed to delivering a high quality service.
Please click here to view the full job description.
Working arrangements
The working hours for this post are to be worked on a shift basis, including evenings and weekends.
Casual Worker Benefits
- Hourly rate of pay of £12.60 plus holiday pay.
- Free meal allowance for use in the dining hall when working a shift with a break.
- Uniform and relevant training will be provided.
Application process
In order to apply for this position, please submit a completed application form and send it along with a covering letter, outlining your skills and suitability for the role. Please also complete and submit a completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form. All documents should be emailed to: recruitment@caths.cam.ac.uk
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
We reserve the right to close the application window if we receive a high number of applications so you are encouraged to apply early.
Head Chef
Location: Castle Dene Residential Home - Bournemouth - BH8 0DB
Pay Rate: Up to £15.50 per hour
Shift: 7.30am to 5.30pm - ( 4 Days per week - alternate weekends off )
Castle Dene are keen to meet a "Passionate Head Chef " to lead our kitchen team!
Are you a qualified Senior Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance, working daytime hours over four days per week with every other weekend off.
About You:
You will be organised with the ability to meet deadlines. You will have experience working in a kitchen producing attractive and high-quality meals.
We are looking for someone with a Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/ Hygiene . You will need an understanding of health and safety and other current relevant legislation.
You will feel confident to take the lead as well as be a team player.
This is an incredibly rewarding role where you can come in and take pride in ensuring nutritious and enjoyable meals are available to all residents at our home.
If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team.
The Role:
- Creating, preparing and cooking nutritious meals for our residents - ensuring quality & presentation is always to a high standard
- Planning meals/menus - consulting with residents and care staff to ensure that individual dietary needs and preferences are catered for across all residents
- Supervise and support our kitchen team.
- Ensuring all health & safety and other relevant legislation is adhered to within your area.
- Responsibility for ordering, checking in and controlling supplies.
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.
Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care.
Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.
No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our care and activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as to really get to know them and build strong relationships.
Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
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Caterer & Housekeeper in Germany
As Caterer at our busy headquarters in Eppstein you would lead the kitchen team, create menu plans, organise purchasing supplies and draw up budgets.
As Housekeeper you would take responsibility for the decor and cleanliness of our hospitality and residential areas. You will draw up duty rotas for each team of volunteers, and will plan and coordinate events, in consultation with leadership and other headquarters teams.
Some weekend working will be required. You will be expected to participate in communal activities like prayer.
Qualities & Gifts Sought
You are adequately fluent in German and English to take and give instructions in either language. You have experience and training in catering and the hospitality industry. You love creating a welcoming and peaceful environment for guests, to enhance the community atmosphere.
You are happy to work together and cooperate in teams, and are able to inspire others to give of their best, even in routine tasks. You are happy work flexible hours and patterns, and enjoy being challenged with whatever resources are available. You can think cross-departmentally, and love learning new ways of working and adapting to different appliances.
You are intrigued by people's testimonies of God's involvement in their lives, and comfortable sharing journey with God and praying for the work of WEC.
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About Germany
Germany is a federal parliamentary republic in central-western Europe. It includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,021 square kilometres (137,847 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With about 82 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous member state of the European Union.
Germany's capital and largest metropolis is Berlin. The country's other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Dortmund, Essen, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hannover, and Nuremberg.
Germany is in Western and Central Europe, with Denmark bordering to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria to the southeast, Switzerland to the south-southwest, France, Luxembourg and Belgium lie to the west, and the Netherlands to the northwest. It is the seventh largest country by area in Europe.
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Germany has 92 people groups and almost 30% of them are unreached with the good news of Jesus.
Germany has a population of 82.2 million people
64% profess to be Christian, and of these 2.1% are Evangelical.
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Pray with us for: political leaders to use their influence for good
missionary vision
student and youthwork
refugees and immigrants
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refugees and immigrants
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WEC Germany has a growing team reaching out to both immigrants and Germans in several locations across the country.
Visit the WEC's Weltweiter Einsatz für Christus website in German here.
Job Description Title: Community Café Development Officer (part time position) Reports to: Day Opportunities Coordinator / Head of Operations Hours: Based: Initially 16 hours raising to 21 hours per week Paul’s Place Hub, Shire Way, Yate, Bristol Renumeration: £12.21 per hour or £13,333 per annum Terms: Permanent position, 28 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (based on a full-time equivalent, this will be pro rata for part time work), occasional weekend and evening working on a rota basis DBS Status: Enhanced DBS with appropriate barred checks ROLE PURPOSE We are looking for a caring, reliable, and motivated individual to take full responsibility for setting up and running our small community café. You will play a key role in managing the café’s daily operations and supporting disabled adults to assist with tasks including food prep and front of house. The café will start with a simple menu and limited opening hours, with the intention of growing as the project develops. The emphasis will be on building a community café in partnership with Paul’s Place members. MAIN DUTIES Responsibilities To support preparation for opening the community café, initially 1 – 2 lunchtimes a week with a view to increasing the opening hours longer term Lead on the delivery of basic food preparation and baking sessions for Paul’s Place members, in collaboration with the Day Opportunities Coordinator and Support Workers To work with the members to produce food to sell in the café Prepare and serve a limited range of hot and cold drinks and light refreshments (e.g. tea, coffee, toasties, sandwiches, cakes) Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the café, including setup, service, and closing To work with the Day Opportunities Coordinator and the Volunteer Development Officer to plan the involvement of members in running the Café Support and work alongside adults with disabilities, encouraging participation in suitable café tasks Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at all times, adhering to health and hygiene regulations Ensure all members engaged in food preparation have accessed relevant training e.g. Food hygiene certificate Manage stock levels, place orders as needed, and ensure proper storage and rotation of supplies Handle basic record-keeping, including income, expenses, and daily logs Develop positive relationships with customers and community members to foster an inclusive, community-driven atmosphere Work collaboratively with the wider team to expand café hours and offerings over time • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations • Ensure all equipment is kept in a working safe order General duties Attend line management supervision, team meetings and annual appraisal. Attend mandatory training and refresher sessions, as well as other relevant staff development/ learning sessions. All staff may be asked to undertake other duties and responsibilities as determined by the CEO or Board of Trustees. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience 1 2 3 4 2 Knowledge 1 Experience of working in an environment that supports people with disabilities to build their skills and to volunteer, ideally within a café setting Experience in a café, hospitality, or similar customer-facing role Experience of preparing food in a café’ environment and understanding the food hygiene standards which apply Experience of risk assessing and working within health and safety requirements Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) the needs of people with disabilities Basic food hygiene certificate or willingness to learn Skills 1 Ability to keep accurate records 2 Problem solving skills and the ability to think creatively 3 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal and written skills 4 Proactive and able to use own initiative, working with minimal supervision. Essential (E) / Desirable (D) E E E E E E E E E E 5 A calm, friendly, and patient manner with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve E
We are looking for a relief Cafe Assistant/General Assistant to work at our fantastic Older People Services. In this role, you will provide support and assistance in the kitchen and dining room and carry out some basic housekeeping tasks. You will require basic food preparation experience, good communication skills and a flexible attitude to work.
Rate: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Relief
Status: (Relief)
Location: Aberdeen
Purpose of Job:
To carry out catering and housekeeping related tasks, as required, to the identified standards, to contribute towards the delivery of a quality service designed to meet the needs of service users.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assisting with dining room and kitchen duties including basic food preparation to agreed work schedules and quality standards to maintain effective service delivery.
- Sourcing and purchasing catering provisions, maintaining appropriate stock levels, ensure an effective service delivery. Ensuring meals that come in are batch coded, use by dates are checked and food is stored correctly.
- Organising the receipt of provisions and equipment, ensuring that goods are stored safely and hygienically to regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in food preparation and cooking, and in the working environment.
- Recording food temperatures etc. in accordance with food safety legislation.
- Using and storing equipment, machinery and cleaning agents in a safe manner according to instructions and agreed procedures.
- Communicating effectively with staff, service users and others in the workplace, providing written and verbal information when required according to agreed reporting procedures.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with service users within agreed operational and organisational parameters.
- Identifying and evaluating hazards and risks, in line with VSA’s Health and Safety policies and security procedures, to reduce the risk to self, service users and other staff members.
- Carrying out general housekeeping tasks out-with the kitchen/dining room areas as required.
- Carrying out any other duties which may be required from time to time provided the tasks are both reasonable and within the post-holder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided
Experience:
Essential:
- Experience of carrying out routine procedures, according to specified work standards
- Basic food preparation
Here at RWCMD, we are passionate about food, and we place our students at the heart of everything we do. Our small team of chefs use their passion to create beautiful dishes with the finest ingredients, while being sensitive to nutritional needs and being very aware of the environmental impact. To provide this great service, we have a friendly front of house catering team behind us, and we currently have a vacancy for you to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Senior Chef to join our existing kitchen Team, who assist our Catering Operations Manager in guiding our front of house catering team members to deliver high quality catering and bar services for our audiences and visitors, student and staff community, conference delegates and fine-dining guests.
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) is a space for everyone, and we welcome applications from people with all sorts of backgrounds and lived experiences. We are committed to creating a workforce that is representative of society. Currently, people from ethnically diverse communities, those who self-identify as disabled and neurodiverse and transgender individuals are under-represented, so we are keen to hear from candidates from these under-represented groups.
This is permanent full-time role, working 37 hours per week, Monday – Sunday operation 7am – 10pm, uniform to be provided. We offer a number of employee benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. We operate a flexible working system and offer opportunities for overtime. Discover the advantages of working with us.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the College (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and RWCMD.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Neil Piper (neil.piper@rwcmd.ac.uk).
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Volunteers · Racecourse Road, Ayr
Volunteer - Gargowan Café
Joining our fantastic team, you will be one of our friendly faces in greeting guests with a warm and welcoming smile as well as giving them an unforgettable hospitality experience.
At the very heart of our new Hospice home, you’ll find Gargowan Café – a bright, light-filled space to relax, refuel and enjoy fresh, local flavours.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am – 2:30pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Taking food and drink orders for table service
- Serving visitors food and refreshments
- Cleaning tables and general area, possibly including in servery to support catering staff
- Preparing orders for customers and taking payment through the epos system
- Deal with all enquiries in a professional manner and direct any complaints, if
required, to the most appropriate person - Awareness of allergy concerns and basic food hygiene
- Providing an unforgettable visitor experience
- Cleaning down of all equipment and the kitchen servery
- Collection of necessary food items from the main kitchen
- Working within a fast paced environment
- Food preparation in accordance to company spec sheets
- Welcoming guests upon arrival
- Setup of the cafe and servery for the start of service
- Closing down procedures after 2.30pm
- Cleaning schedules and compliance completed daily
What you will gain:
- A platform to showcase and develop hospitality and communication skills
- The opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector
- Take on a new challenge and meet new people
- Opportunity to make a difference to your community
- Learn and develop new skills and use existing skills to help others
- Training and support to carry out your role
- Take advantage of the unique Ayrshire Hospice volunteer benefits package
Time Commitment
Gargowan Café will be open from 8.30am to 2.30pm Mon to Fri with you’re contribution of a minimum of 2 hours as outlined below;
- 8.00am- 10.00am
- 10.00am-12.00pm
- 12.00pm- 2.00pm
- 1.00pm - 3.00pm
- Department
- Volunteers
- Locations
- Racecourse Road, Ayr
- Employment type
- Volunteer
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Full time Head Chef/ School cook
We are seeking to appoint a full time Head chef/ Experienced school chef with high volume cooking experience to join our busy catering department. They need to be experienced in producing large quantities of food to a very high standard, extremely organised, friendly and approachable, with excellent food allergy knowledge, and happy to be part of team. Willing to assist in all aspects of the kitchen.
Stubbers Adventure Centre needs to ensure their guests have the nutrition and energy they need for their action-packed adventure while staying with us, we cater for a wide variety of people including schools, youth groups, residential groups, and corporate groups. Serving up to 350 meals per service, always aiming to offer high quality homemade fresh food for our guests. Our F&B team are required to ensure every visitor is catered for taking into account dietary, allergy and religious requirements, taking responsibility that it is prepared, cooked, and served within food hygiene requirements. Our site is open all year, the menu changes seasonally with locally sourced or home-made products. When no residential groups are staying our head chef may be required to work within other areas of the F&B team outlets or other tasks onsite. We are situated in 130 acres of beautiful grounds and woodlands so being close to nature everyday is a bonus.
Stubbers Adventure Centre needs to ensure their guests have the nutrition and energy they need for their action-packed adventure while staying with us, we cater for a wide variety of people including schools, youth groups, residential groups, and corporate groups. Serving up to 350 meals per service, always aiming to offer high quality homemade fresh food for our guests. Our F&B team are required to ensure every visitor is catered for taking into account dietary, allergy and religious requirements, taking responsibility that it is prepared, cooked, and served within food hygiene requirements. Our site is open all year, the menu changes seasonally with locally sourced or home-made products. When no residential groups are staying our head chef may be required to work within other areas of the F&B team outlets or other tasks onsite. We are situated in 130 acres of beautiful grounds and woodlands so being close to nature everyday is a bonus.
Key Responsibilities
Duties will include:
- Interacting with residents and staff with excellent customer service skills.
- Leading the team to produce up to 350 healthy meals per service for our resident groups.
- Directing the kitchen team in providing high volumes of food on time.
- Food preparation, breakfast, lunch, evening meals.
- Food ordering and stock control.
- Food and menu costing.
- In-depth knowledge of food allergies and the law.
- Supervision and instruction of front and back of house team.
- Efficient food service following food safe guidelines.
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliest, general cleaning duties to maintain our 5-star food hygiene rating.
- Adaptable to switch between all our busy outlets on site when no residential groups are in occupancy.
- Working in a high energy environment.
- Being part of the whole Stubbers team delivering an excellent customer experience.
- We are open 7 days a week so weekend work will be a requirement.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and experience :
- Excellent team working skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Smartly presented.
- Current Level 2 or above food hygiene certificate.
- Experience working in a similar catering sector with high food volumes
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Fully aware of latest food allergy regulations and laws.
- Computer skills
- Mentoring experience
- Formal catering qualifications to City & Guild standards
- Promotes a healthy living lifestyle
Benefits
- Excellent teamwork.
- Latest finish 8pm.
- High energy working environment.
- Uniform provided.
- Family membership card to Stubbers Adventure Centre for up to 4 guests.
- 20% off all activities
- Team building and training including online training portal.
- Excellent rates of pay.
- Christmas holiday period the centre is closed for 2 weeks.
- Access to beautiful grounds and woodlands.
- Working for a charity that promotes activity, healthy lifestyles and building confidence in individuals.
About Stubbers Adventure Centre
Situated in 130 acres of idyllic ground in rural Upminster, Stubbers Adventure Centre offers a great variety of adventure activities for School & Youth Groups, Children & Families and Adult & Corporate. Stubbers ...
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