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A Specialist Further Education College for young adults aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, are seeking a Kitchen Cook on a Full-Time basis. Provide a healthy, balanced, nutritional menu for our students and staff to purchase on a daily basis, taking into account budget constraints for those students on free school meals. Prepare food that effectively caters for the complex dietary needs of our students and also addresses their preferences for certain types of food prepared in specific ways. You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of meals together with the planning and control of all aspects of the service. You will direct the 'General Assistants' and Lunchtime Supervisors to ensure the students receive the correct food and that they operate in the kitchen and dining area safely and according to college policy. The college has a Training Kitchen where students learn basic cooking skills, you will be responsible for the ordering of food required to operate the kitchen for training purposes. To enable you to undertake this work successfully, you will be expected to attend Continual Professional Development sessions to further your knowledge of the needs of our students in a range of areas such. You will need to be able to follow student care plans. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To manage and control the general kitchen organisation through Creating menus that meet nutritional guidelines and cater to dietary needs. Cooking meals from scratch, or using pre-prepared ingredients, and in bulk. Monitoring inventory and placing orders for ingredients. Adhering to strict food safety regulations. Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Collaborating with other staff members. Working within a designated budget for food supplies. Catering for special events or functions within the school. Minimising food waste. Gathering feedback regarding the meals served and making necessary adjustments. Potentially overseeing a team of kitchen assistants. Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance culinary skills. Staying updated on food safety regulations. Maintaining the College Kitchens To monitor stock rotation and stock control and place orders of ingredients, consumables and bulk orders where appropriate. To maintain a safe working environment, ensuring all equipment is safe to use and well maintained. To maintain cleanliness of the kitchens, ovens, fridges, appliances and equipment to a very high standard and manage the process of regular deep cleans as required. To assist in the organisation and presentation of the kitchens and food storage areas. To ensure that health and safety regulations are met, including checking equipment for safety, cleaning and sterilizing equipment. To maintain inventories to ensure that all equipment is accounted for, in the correct place, and replaced where necessary. Qualifications Training Hold a NVQ 2/3 Level 3 or above in catering or similar experience. Level 3 food hygiene certificate. Experience Excellent knowledge of large-scale catering and cooking Ability to prepare, cook and present food Ability to provide dietary and culturally acceptable food
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Catering Supervisor to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Catering Supervisor, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Onsite free car parking Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be: Mon: MorningsTues: MorningsWeds: MorningsThurs: MorningsFri: MorningsSat: Sun: Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per yearAre you willing to learn new skills? Here's what you need to know before applying with Compass Group UK&I: Your key responsibilities may include: Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported Being a responsible key holder Assisting with weekly bookwork and any other duties that are necessary Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Supervisor will: Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service Team player and can-do attitude Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/0406/98830001/52655977/BU Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!