Chef de Partie

A Chef de Partie role is a key back of house member of the catering team, responsible for supporting the Head Chef with food production and running of the kitchen and ensuring the highest quality food and standards are delivered. The post holder will also assist with day-to-day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, checking and signing for deliveries.

Catering team members will be expected to adopt and promote a flexible approach to working, and to undertake any or all of the tasks outlined regardless of their designated shift. The post holder will be required to work any 5 days out of 7, which may include some evenings and weekends. Typical working hours are between 7am and 9:30pm. Working in the catering team requires an element of physical manual handling, which can include lifting and transporting catering equipment. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across all catering areas.

This role is 35 hours per week, 32 weeks of the year (Term Time Only) September - July. You will work a maximum of 35 hours per week unless overtime is required, for which enhanced rates will be paid. You will be working any 5 days from 7, based in St Aidan's College. You may be required to work in other locations to support business needs.

Service Delivery:
To support and provide an excellent and timely catering service to students, colleagues and clients of the university. Log and record food safety information in line with university food safety policy. Follow established procedures when carrying out your role and vary or refer to more senior colleagues when necessary. Apply relevant industry and regulatory standards. Carry out tasks that may require specialist skills and may be physically demanding. Operate everyday tools and domestic equipment. Look after yourself and others by following health and safety regulations, being aware of any hazards and risks and reporting any incidents. Follow established security protocols when dealing with staff new to an area of work.

Teamwork/Liaison:
Help and cooperate with the rest of your team. Help colleagues when required with other key activities undertaken within the service. Help colleagues maintain equipment safely and hygienically. Learn new skills and practices from more experienced colleagues. Bring any problems to the attention of more senior colleagues.

Communication/Personal:
Contribute to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University's values. Follow established procedures to respond to queries and bring any complex issues to the attention of more experienced team members. Respond to queries and provide information about events and activities run by the service. Learn the skills needed to deliver services in a catering environment.

Essential Criteria:
- Over 3 years experience of working in all sections of the kitchen in a high volume, high quality catering operation.
- Minimum level 2 in industry recognised culinary qualification.
- Experience of working as part of a customer focussed, high quality catering team.
- Experience of supervising and food production within a modern high volume catering environment, including high-profile functions.
- Experience of managing time and prioritising in order to meet deadlines.
- Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues including Allergens.
- Ability to proactively solve problems as part of a team and resolve straightforward issues.
- Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
- Experience of working to standard operating procedures.
- Methodical worker with excellent attention to detail.
- Works in advance and has a positive 'can do' attitude.
- A commitment to a flexible and hands on style of working that promotes impartiality and a team approach.

Desirable Criteria:
- Level 2 Health & Safety qualification.
- Level 2 food hygiene qualification.
- Full UK Driving licence.

Benefits:
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year (39 days total). The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
- Parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme, and discounts with local bus and train companies.
- Exclusive discounts via benefits portal including supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products, eating out and days out.
- On-site nursery rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and holiday camps for children aged 5-16.
- Wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Volunteering activities to make a difference to the local community.
- Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, among the most generous in the higher education sector.
- Development opportunities from qualifications to IT skills, courses and apprenticeships.
- Generous pension schemes with varying contribution amounts.