Day Time Chef:

We are seeking a qualified / part qualified Chef to join our small, friendly catering team to support lunch time food preparation and service for our students, staff, and guests.

Moorlands College is a Higher Education (18 yrs +) residential campus providing three meals per day, for the majority of the year, plus serving additional guests and staff during lunch time.

This is a great role for anyone looking to build on their newly achieved catering qualifications or return to a career in the kitchen.

Successful applicants will have:

  • A good understanding of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
  • A recognised catering qualification (NVQ Level 2). Recently qualified or final year College students will also be considered for this post.
  • Practical cookery skills and an experience of food preparation following a variety of agreed menus, including catering for special dietary needs, within an agreed budget.
  • Be able to work independently without direct support at times.
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude and enthusiastic to try new things and learn new skills.
  • A good team player and willingness to work and support others in a close-knit team.
  • Good sense of humour.

Shifts
Day Time Shifts. Early shifts start at 7am. Late shifts finish no later than 6pm.

Current shift Vacancies: Monday to Sunday (4 Days) 30 Hours. Contact us for more information on hours of work. Open to some flexibility to accommodate childcare / school run.

While this is not a term time only role – the Kitchen closes over Easter and Christmas, and Mid August, so annual leave can be used then.

 

Further details:

Location: Moorlands College, Christchurch Campus

Applicants must by sympathetic to the vision and values of Moorlands College as a Christian Training Provider.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.70 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week – open to negotiation.

Benefits include:

  • 6.8 weeks holiday in total including allowance for public holidays. Kitchen closures over Christmas week and Easter week.
  • Paid lunch break
  • Free Lunch provided
  • On-site Parking
  • Use of Colleges facilities including sports Hall and Gym
  • Generous College Pension Scheme – 10% Employer Contributions
  • Free Life Assurance – 4x salary pay out

 

Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter indicating what you would bring to the role and Moorlands College, to the HR Manager: sarah.isaac@moorlands.ac.uk.

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah.isaac@moorlands.ac.uk to arrange a call.