Chef / Bank Chef

What we do

We are a small team who are passionate about people achieving their potential using the challenge of adventurous activities in the countryside in order them to develop, change perception and make positive and lasting changes to their lives.

About the role

The Calvert Lakes Chef works under the direction of the Catering Supervisor and Second Chef to ensure the provision of high-quality food and service to our guests.

As part of the Trust’s front of house staff the Chef will be expected to have a friendly manner and a willingness to engage and communicate with our guests to enhance their experience. Flexibility, dedication, an ability to work unsupervised and excellent teamwork skills are essential to the success of this role.

A member of the Operations Department, the post holder will have responsibility for providing cooked breakfast, lunches and three-course evening meals for up to approximately 60 people. Provision of special diets is required, and, on occasion, special functions is required.

Our vision and values are people focused, it is important that we focus on our people and continue to make Calvert Lakes an amazing place to work.

These are the values that drive us

            Flexible – we adapt and innovate

            Ambitious – we stretch ourselves and others

            Inspiring – we encourage and stimulate

            Sensitive – we understand and empathise

            Imaginative – we see beyond the obvious

Key Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to be a full list of duties but to give a guide to the key areas of work.

• The preparation of food.
• Shared domestic kitchen duties, for example: running the dishwasher, kitchen washing up, and keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic.
• To assist in serving of centre meals and at functions.
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation.
• Have knowledge of specific dietary requirements/allergens and maintain a high level of customer care.
• Mentoring of new members of staff and/or catering apprentices.
• To take responsibility for the operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Catering Supervisor or Second Chef including occasional ordering of catering supplies.
• Work with the housekeeping team to ensure the Dining Room is cleaned and maintained to a high level of cleanliness throughout the day.
• When required, to work with the Housekeeping Team and Maintenance Team to assist with additional cleaning and maintenance provision.
• Comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure that relevant legislation is followed.
• Complete relevant qualifications or training required to comply with health and safety legislation or best practice.

Other Responsibilities & Duties

At all times to represent the Lake District Calvert Trust in a thoroughly professional manner.

Assist other teams and departments as required in order to ensure the effective operation of the Trust.

Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the SLT or Operations Manager.

Person Specification

Conditions of Service

Conditions of Service

This role requires considerable flexibility, enthusiasm and dedication. Being a 24/7 residential centre, this job will weekend and evening shift work in order to cater for our visitors. Commitment and an appropriate work ethos are essential to ensure certain functions are completed within defined timescales for the smooth operation of the organisation.

Contract: This position is permanent after the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

Hours: Full time position – 40 hours per week.

A shift system operates 7 days a week therefore weekend work is required, on a rotational basis. The rota is produced monthly.

Rotas will primarily be made up of a combination of the following shifts depending on the operational needs of the Centre (30 minute unpaid meal break).

6:30am-3:00pm

11:00am – 7:30pm

Flexibility is essential, especially when catering for special functions and events.

Holidays: 33 days per annum

Up to 10 days are required to be taken over the winter closedown period.

Pension: The Trust operates an occupational pension scheme with National Employment Savings Trust (NEST). We offer a 3% Employee pension and 5% Employer pension contribution.

Benefits:       

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Use of facilities for staff and family
• Discount on Stables lessons for family
• Subsidised staff meals
• EAP System
• Free parking
• Accommodation/service occupancy where available
• Location/Views/Walks
• Incentivised pay scales
• Professional Development
• 33 Days paid leave
• 5% employer pension contribution
• DBS paid for by employer
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity Pay: Statutory Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Parental leave: Up to18 weeks unpaid leave for each child up to their 18th birthday (maximum of 4 weeks per year).
• Emergency Dependant & Compassionate leave
• No late-night shifts

All catering positions are subject to 2 x employee references and a basic DBS check.

We’re looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Applications will close once we have found a suitable candidate.

Please apply using the link below.

APPLY FOR THE CHEF POSITION HERE

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Williamson at RachelW@Calvertlakes.org.uk