Chef

The Vacancy
Do you enjoy cooking, without the pressure of a restaurant environment?
Use your previous experience help us work towards our Environmental Education charity's mission.
Fixed Term contract due to commence May 2024 and end in October 2024 (Maternity Cover)
Part time - average 30 hours per week
The full time equivalent salary is £25,625 - £27,193 per annum. This equates to an hourly rate of £13.14 - £13.95
Excellent benefits - including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature in between your split shifts!
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What you'll be doing
As a Chef you're a key part of our Hospitality and Catering team. You'll be the supporting the Hospitality Manager and play an important role in delivering catering service to resident groups that visit us at our Field Studies Centre.
You'll do some hands-on cooking, kitchen management and deputising for the Hospitality Manager as needed, as well as assisting with the supervision of the catering team.
This is an active role and you'll need to be happy to be able to carry out all of the duties associated with kitchen work.
This is a Chef role with a difference, you can achieve a great Work/Life balance with no late shifts!
We usually operate fixed mealtimes with one or two sittings, using set menus with two or three food choices.
Split shifts are common with a breakfast shift typically 6.30-11am, and dinner shift from 3pm-8.30pm at the latest.
Please view the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.
Where you'll be based
Field Studies Council Castle Head is located in south Cumbria between the coast of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District National Park. The centre is set in 30 acres of grounds with a diversity of habitats including woodland, grassland and freshwater.
With over 150 beds, 5 workrooms, a meeting room to seat up to 120 and a sports hall we cater for most group needs and deliver a wide range of programmes in field studies and adventurous activities.
We have been awarded the Soil Association's Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award
which recognises organisations which go the extra mile to make sure visitors are receiving healthy, nutritious, and sustainable meals.
Who we're looking for
You will have previous catering experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, line managers and customers. In addition to:
A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
A natural pride in the work you produce
A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
A professional manner in all that you do
An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
Does this sound like the new opportunity you have been looking for?
Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
Financial -
We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
Health and Wellbeing -
Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
Discounts -
When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
Additional benefits -
We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Wendy Foster on 07921 330 536.
Applications will be considered on arrival
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we're in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Castle Head on a rolling basis.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
The Company
We want to create a world where
everyone feels connected to the environment
so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.
As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision... if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.
What we offer
Pension schemes
Life assurance
Health cash plan
Training & development
Free parking
Retail discounts
Family leave
Flexible working
Free refreshments
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