Bucks & Berks Recruitment PLC | Chef - Term Time Only | slough

6 days ago

Slough Berkshire, United Kingdom Bucks & Berks Recruitment PLC Full time

Do you have experience in a kitchen and a passion for food? This opportunity within a prestigious school offers a great working environment and working hours that offer a fantastic work life balance. The successful candidate will be passionate about cooking with fresh ingredients and taking pride in food presentation. You will have an excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and standards and will hold City and Guilds 706-1/2 or NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking, or equivalent.

Term time only, 40 hours per week, made up of split shifts as per below:

Morning shift - 7.00 am to 3.00 pm (8 hours)

Late shift - 11.30 am to 7.30 pm (8 hours)

Weekend working required once every 3 weeks.

Salary - £27k per annum term time work only (c. 32 weeks per year), plus benefits including a contributory pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, lunch during term time and uniform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • All food preparation, cooking, baking.
  • Ensure all surfaces are cleaned down at regular intervals throughout shift.
  • To use all equipment correctly and to report any faults or repairs needed to the Head Chef.
  • To work as efficiently and tidily as possible on all tasks.
  • To ensure a high standard of presentation of all dishes.
  • To work as part of a team on a smooth-running rota and ensure the Catering Manager is given as much notice as possible of any requests for change or cover. Where staff are granted changes to shifts or require others to cover for them they are expected to make this time up by covering shifts themselves.
  • To work closely and collaboratively with other members of the team, covering or assisting with each other's tasks when necessary or instructed to do so.
  • To be willing and able to answer questions about food prepared to diners (children and adults).
  • Work to high professional and food hygiene/ safety standards at all times. Report to the Head Chef or Catering Manager any concerns in this area.
  • Report any concerns over operation or safety of kitchen equipment, machinery.
  • Ensure all general Health and Safety standards are met in area of responsibility.
  • Maintenance and care of all kitchen equipment.

Key Skills Required:

  • Previous professional qualifications - City and Guilds 706-1/2 or NVQ level 1 or 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking, or equivalent.
  • Excellent culinary skills.
  • Pride in food presentation.
  • Passionate about food and confident in cooking with fresh ingredients.
  • Flexible, reliable and self-motivated.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Ensuring hygiene and health and safety requirements are maintained at all times.
  • Positive 'can do' attitude.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Upholding Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies.
  • NB Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.


As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

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