Junior Chef

Manpower Recruitment are looking to recruit a Junior Chef, for an established college in Oxford City Centre.

The role is Full Time, working 5/7 days with the shifts on rotation on a 7am-2pm and 12pm-8pm start and finish time. (Some flexibility needed during busier times)

The role is paying £26561pa

The role

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Junior Chef to join a dedicated catering team in an established College environment.

The Junior Chef is responsible under the supervision of the Head Chef, for providing good quality catering provision for academics, staff, students and visitors throughout the term and vacation periods.

You will have the opportunity to experience a team environment which prides itself on quality and looks to continually improve on its food offering within a small and friendly College. This is a great opportunity to develop a culinary career, learning new skills in a crucial role within a committed team under the supervision of the Head Chef.

With our successful conference business, you will not only receive a conference bonus within this position but have an opportunity to experience catering for large banquets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and cook high quality, fresh dishes within college guidelines including for events such as conferences and weddings as directed by the Senior Chef.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination.
• Prepare mise-en-place for all relevant menus.
• Work on own initiative without supervision and on occasion taking charge of a shift in the absence of members of the kitchen management team.
• Works well with colleagues and as part of a committed and dedicated team.
• Comply with College Security and Fire Regulations.
• Comply with Health and Safety, COSHH and all Food Safety legislation.
• Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues to the Senior Chef in a timely fashion.
• Assist with accepting deliveries and ensure the standards of goods received.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests from the Kitchen Management team.

Selection criteria

Essential:

• Appropriate qualification to NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• High standard of culinary skills in all areas of the kitchen with demonstrable experience.
• Proven ability to prepare and cook food to the highest standard.
• Good communication skills and excellent time management.
• Positive attitude, reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good awareness of seasonal food.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach to hours and duties.

Desirable:

• Good sense of portion control and reduction of food wastage.
• Previous experience of working in an educational establishment.
• Previous experience of working in a college environment where fine dining is offered.

If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative