Head Chef | Oxford | £26k
Children's Nursery | Daytime Hours | Great for Work-Life Balance
We usually respond within three days
About the role
As chef your responsibilities are:
Creating a weekly vegetarian/ vegan menu
Preparing and cooking lunch and tea for up to 100 children and 20 staff (approx.)
Keeping the kitchen well ventilated and free from steam to avoid mould
Keeping the kitchen well ventilated and the door to the corridor closed to contain the food smells
Serving lunch and tea (staff only have Lunch)
Clearing and tidying meals away
Keep leftovers to a minimum, being able to incorporate them into the menu
Plating up leftovers for the staff to take home or putting in the nursery freezer for re-use
Washing and tidying all dishes, utensils etc
Clearing and tidying kitchen
Wiping down cooker and all surfaces and splashbacks
Sweeping and mopping floors
Key tasks
Guiding kitchen assistant pro-actively
Planning weekly menus to include food for special needs (religious, medical and other)
Cooking all meals for children and staff and providing catering for special occasions as necessary (children’s concerts, open days, away days/ inset days)
Organising shopping list
Receiving shopping and putting away
Organising and rotating stock
Keeping cookers, ovens and microwaves clean at all times
Keeping fridges and freezers clean and tidy and well organised
Keeping all machines clean and in working order (using descaler and machine cleaner as recommended by manufacturer)
Keeping kitchen cupboards clean, inside and outside, tidy and well organised
Keeping kitchen supplies replenished at all times
Being responsible for paperwork requirements to meet Food and Hygiene Standards
Providing training for other kitchen staff (Assistant)
Any other kitchen duties as required
About you
To be successful for the role of Chef, you need to:
Have a sound knowledge of vegetarian and vegan cooking
Have a sound judgement of quantities so as to keep leftovers to a minimum
Keep mandatory training up to date – Food Hygiene/Allergies and Safeguarding and Prevent
Complete any training courses as set out by the client
Keep up and implement any changes in Health and Safety regulations
Chef Skills and Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 in Catering (minimum)
Level 2 course in Food Hygiene and Allergens (minimum); ideally Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene
Strong organisational skills
Good communication
Team player
Creative flair
About the hours and rewards
In the role of Chef, you will work Monday to Friday, generally 9am to 6pm. The Nursery is closed on Bank Holidays and over Christmas.
For the role of Chef, there is on offer:
Holiday entitlement of 28 days per year, which include Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown.
Staff Support Scheme
Parking on site
A salary of £26.000 per annum depending on skills and experience
- Department
- Permanent Chef Jobs
- Role
- Head Chef
- Locations
- Oxford
- Yearly salary
- £26,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Live In Available?
- No
Head Chef | Oxford | £26k
Children's Nursery | Daytime Hours | Great for Work-Life Balance
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