Job Description

The successful candidate will have proven experience preparing and cooking a variety of basic food items and beverages.

Key facts

Full-time, term-time only, permanent

37 hours per week during term-time

Salary

20,435 to 20,969, depending upon qualifications and experience

Closing date

Sunday 1st June

Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures



The successful candidates will have proven experience in preparing and cooking a variety of basic food items and beverages.



They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team and professional services that share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.



They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and be able to prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with, and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They will be able to plan and prioritise their own schedule of work to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills and happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared objectives.

Job Overview

To prepare, cook and serve food for the students and staff in the cafe at our Arts & Media Campus. This includes catering for all aspects of food preparation and production in an environment that meets health, safety, and hygiene guidelines.



This is a position for an integral member of the canteen team who will be expected to help with basic food and beverage preparation and cooking, and around the kitchen generally, as directed by the Catering Manager.



All staff are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.


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Why choose us?

We are a Further Education college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. We recognise the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.

What we offer

Great career progression opportunities A generous holiday entitlement Excellent pension schemes for all staff Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop Employee Assistant Programme A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme Membership options to other discounting/saving providers A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments Discounts in the college restaurant Enhanced maternity pay Enhanced absence pay Cycle to work scheme Blue Light card eligibility Free will writing Discounted eye tests and winter flu vaccine Access to discounted gym membership

Our vision

We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.

Our values

Excellence & Ambition Respect & Honesty Diversity & Inclusion Loyalty & Commitment A Positive Environment

What we're looking for

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Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Basic Food Hygiene Qualification Intermediate Food Hygiene


NVQ 2 in Cookery or equivalent


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Experience

Essential

Desirable

Competent with intermediate cookery skills at least to Level 3 Vending experience


At least 3 years previous experience of working in a kitchen environment Experience of student and staff requirements


Worked in excellent catering establishments Cash handling and use of till


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Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Desirable

Good timekeeping Competent user of IT - especially Microsoft Office package


Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative


Able to maintain accurate records such as orders and cash


Impeccable food and hygiene standards


Strong customer focus

Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties per KCSIE.

Right to work

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don't already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the government's online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff must prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.

Equality & diversity

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).

GDPR

All adults employed by the college are responsible for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.

Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.