Would you relish an opportunity to help fuel the Firefighters working out of Beaconsfield Fire Station? Could you be our new Station Cook?
Station Cook
Reference: VAC000300
Location: Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 1EA
Salary: £15,215 - £15,876 per annum actual, (£22,518 - £23,496 per annum FTE) depending on hours
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 20 - 25 Hour Week
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite Gym Facilities
Contractual hours: 25 - Part Time
About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist Support Staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?
About the Role
- Ensure high-quality and nutritious food is prepared
- Plan weekly menus with the watch-based Mess Managers, and consider dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences of the crews
- Maintain an inventory of food and kitchen supplies, placing orders as necessary to ensure a well-stocked kitchen
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen area
- Maintain accurate records and accounts for all purchases
- Occasionally assist with food preparation for special events or functions
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Flexible, reliable, and conscientious
- Comfortable working independently
- Able to plan and execute menus based on dietary requirements and preferences
Qualifications and Experience
- Good knowledge and understanding of Food Standard Agency guidelines
Anything else you need to know...
This role would be perfect for someone who needs flexible hours to fit around family and home life or is looking to down scale hours due to retirement.
The wellbeing of our people is really important to us which is why we provide access to free on-site gym facilities, professional health advice, and mental wellbeing champions.
Application closing date: 31/08/2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
If there are any adaptions or adjustments that we can make to assist you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department.
We are an equal opportunity employer...
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome.
Abatement & Protected Pension
If are in receipt of a Firefighter's pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
No agencies please.