Chef Bristol
Job description
The role University of Bristol Source Catering have an amazing opportunity for a chef to join their team. You will be part of a team responsible for preparing and serving a variety of meals to students, staff and visitors across the campus. As a chef at University of Bristol, you will have an opportunity to serve high-quality food which has been responsibility sourced and has low an impact on the world as possible. We are an organisation that put the welfare of our people and planet at the heart of all we do. You will be working alongside people that care about these values and are with us to work somewhere better. There are two positions available, 1x open ended and 1x fixed term contract. Both are 35 hour per week contracts with all overtime paid and you will benefit from the university closure days which include over Christmas, New Year and Easter. What will you be doing? The successful candidate will prepare varied nutritious meals to a high standard specified by the Head chef and Manager. Assisting the Head Chef in planning the menus for all meals, functions and special occasions. Meeting the required standards of hygiene and food safety by monitoring cleaning schedules and food and equipment temperatures Assisting the head chef in the continual training of staff and induction and training of temporary staff. Assist in the preparation of orders for the purchase of provisions and monitoring deliveries ensuring deliveries are accurate and stores correctly. You should apply if The post holder will be required to hold a recognised cookery qualification equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2 The post holder will ideally have gained previous experience in a reasonably wide variety of catering establishments, including hotel and/or restaurant work and preferably not restricted to the public sector; to understand the requirements of the differing customer types and to bring diverse experience to the University. A high level of culinary skill is essential to meet the wide variety of requirements, including student meals, conferences, functions and wedding receptions, day meetings and special meals. High standards of preparation and presentation are expected throughout. An understanding of the principles of food hygiene and the consequences of poor working practices is essential. Willing to learn and have a genuine passion for food. We know that kitchens can be a very busy environment to work it, and so it is essential that you have the ability to always work clean and tidy. Additional information The fixed term contract position ends 14th January 2024. For informal queries please contact Louise Rose, [email protected] This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Monday 30th October. Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution. JOB NUMBER SUPP110512 CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN Open ended / Full time POSTING END DATE 30 Oct 2023 FACULTY/DIVISION Campus Division SALARY £24,248 - £26,444 per annum
