Job Description

About this Role
HospitalityOnCampus is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join it's kitchen team as Hospitality and Events Commis Chef.
Undertaking food preparation, production and service within the HospitalityOnCampus team, the successful candidate will assist the delivery of a broad range of hospitality, events and dining across campus in support of internal and corporate business, ensuring that the agreed, highest attainable standards for hospitality and service are consistently delivered.
Working with the Head Chef, senior colleagues and the wider team, the post holder will assist with the preparation and delivery of services across the department, with a passion for quality food and high standards of hospitality, including provision for...

• Catered conferencing and events
• Lunch services
• Dinners and banqueting
• Weddings
• Support to food-led outlets within the department

The successful application will assist with planned event deliveries to agreed timings and standards, including the running of dinner/banqueting service, fine dining and other events, working with front of house colleagues to ensure an efficient service which is to the agreed food presentation and quality standards, and which delivers the customer experience.
Applicants must have a Professional Cookery Qualifications to (minimum) City and Guilds 706/1. They must have the relevant technical culinary skills gained within a similar environment, as well as a working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations (including up to date Food Safety and Allergen Management), along with a good interpersonal team attitude and self-motivation. Good verbal and written communication skills, a natural positive attitude towards a busy/pressurised environment and the ability to work flexibly across the week to the requirements the business is essential to this role.
This is a full-time role, working 40 hours a week across 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends.
University Catering
Catering at the University encompasses a broad and diverse range of business areas - including retail outlets, catered halls, student bars, conferencing, events and hospitality.
There are many benefits to working at the University.

• 34 days holiday, including Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• A strong commitment to personal and career development, as well as well-being and mental health.
• Annual salary review

To find out more about staff benefits, and working within catering at the University, visit our catering staff website -
HospitalityOnCampus
HospitalityOnCampus is responsible for the provision of all hospitality, events and dining services across the university campus, including within some key, iconic venues and facilities such as Manchester Museum and Whitworth Art Gallery.
With such a varied range of business across the week, the department is always a buzz of activity - no two days are ever the same. The business operates 7-days a week, accommodating events and hospitality both daytime and evenings across the week, including weekends.
Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Adam Woof (Operations Manager)
Tel: 0161 275 7715 or Email:
General enquiries:
Email:
Technical support:
Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.