Senior Cook

4 weeks ago


East London, UK, United Kingdom The Scout Association Full time

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Scout Adventures team as a Senior Cook.

Location:Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW -option to live on or off site


Salary: £31,884 per annum, Band D, Level 3 inclusive of a market (live onsite)


Salary: £33,644 per annum, Band D, Level 3 inclusive of a market & OLW (live offsite)


Term: Permanent


Working Hours:40 hours per week


About the team and role as the Senior Cook:

This role comes with the unique benefit of onsite living in a 1-bed studio apartment, located in the heart of our 100-acre woodland estate on the edge of Epping Forest.

As the Senior Cook for Scout Adventures, you will take charge of preparing and cooking meals based on a set cycle menu, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for our diverse range of guests.

This role encompasses all key areas of kitchen and food service operations, from food preparation and service to maintaining kitchen hygiene standards.

You'll also be involved in other essential duties that contribute to the smooth running of the kitchen, ensuring a great dining experience for all visitors.


As the Senior Cook, Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the kitchen team to ensure high-quality food preparation and service.
  • Training and leading volunteers to follow Scout Adventures catering standards.
  • Preparing and cooking a range of nutritious meals
  • Serving food to a high standard and ensuring allergens and dietary needs are catered for.
  • Stock management and placing orders.
  • Planning kitchen rotas based on business needs.

Who were looking for as our Senior Cook:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a large kitchen (schools, mass catering preferred).
  • At least 2 years of experience managing teams.
  • Experience training and managing junior kitchen staff and volunteers.
  • Level 2 Health & Safety and Food Hygiene qualification required.
  • First Aid qualification is desirable.
  • Someone friendly, calm, approachable, and a strong team player.

Benefits:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.

  • 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years service plus additional days at Christmas
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
  • Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
  • Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
  • Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th October 2024


Interview are expected to be held at Gilwell Park on Wednesday 6th November 2024


ClickApplynow to apply for this fantastic role


Strictly no agencies.


The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.


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