Total 19 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Wexham, SL2 4HL

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Chef at the Red Lion, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food to be proud of. Does this sound like the chef job for you?

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
  
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A CHEF YOU’LL…

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Summary

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Reporting to the Catering Supervisor you will assist in the provision of a quality catering service within this location and associated satellite locations, as required. Flexibility regarding start & finish times, to suit the needs on the service, would be desirable. This post is 52 weeks. Start date is subject to PVG and Occupational Health Checks. Applicants must hold elementary REHIS, or equivalent.

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Additional Information

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

PVG (Children)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Summary

This is a re-advertisement of NAY14510 , previous applicants need not re-apply as they will not be considered.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

We are a busy catering service within North Ayrshire Council supplying services internally and externally from Greenwood Academy. We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our energetic team. We are looking for someone who is hard-working, organised, creative and passionate about food and customer service. You should be able to work in a high-pressure, high-turnover environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also be able to work unsupervised. Flexibility regarding start & finish times, to suit the needs on the service, would be desirable.

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Additional Information

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (Children)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/jobs-and-training/pre-employment-checks.aspx.

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Chef de Partie at our luxury care and nursing home in Farnham Common.

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work under the Head Chef to create and produce a nutritious menu of restaurant quality food for our residents. You’ll oversee one area of the kitchen to prepare meals to the highest standard, ensure proper portion control and minimise waste.

You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to meet these needs.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef and Sous Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your energy and enthusiasm for food, a year’s experience in catering, an NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent in food & hygiene or catering services, working knowledge of health & safety and awareness of waste disposal & infection control are a big advantage.

Become the warm, welcoming face of our bistro and restaurants when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Food and Beverage Assistant, at our luxury care and nursing home in Farnham Common. We aim to offer a food & beverage service experience that is comfortable, easy, accessible and surprising.

Our Food and Beverage Assistant will deliver restaurant quality service to our residents with a smile. You’ll welcome residents in, explain menu choices in a clear, concise way, serve food from the kitchen and take pride in keeping the dining room spotlessly clean. Your role will also support dining operations or food & beverage service in other areas such as the Private dining room, Café, Sky Lounge Bistro or special events as applicable to the home where you are applying.

You’ll take dealing with complaints in your stride, ensuring the resident feels listened to and understood, and making sure the supervisor is informed of any issues quickly, in a calm and polite manner.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your charming, friendly personality and exceptional organisational skills, a year’s experience working in a busy restaurant is an advantage.

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Chef at the Red Lion, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food to be proud of. Does this sound like the chef job for you?

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
  
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS A CHEF YOU’LL…

• Prepare everything that is needed before service.
• Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This award winning Stunning Hotel is looking for an exceptional and accomplished Sous Chef to join and help lead the kitchen team.

As Sous Chef you will assist the Head Chef run the kitchen enabling the team to achieve the highest levels of food quality, standards and service at all times - and a 4 Day Week !!!

Main Duties of this Sous Chef opportunity inc:

Act as a deputy with all responsibilities as required
Run an environment that is clean, tidy and organised at all times
Plan the day to day running of all sections of the kitchen effectively to meet the service standards
Control, with the aid of the Head Chef, all the operating costs within agreed budgets set and order appropriate levels of food
Assist and produce accurate stock takes
Carry out quality checks on stock, produce and dishes along with offering training, and understanding of the products to keep the team focussed and allowing them to evolve as chefs
Have a flexible ability to respond to business and client needs. Give full understanding and guidance to a colleague requiring assistance in a difficult situation, using a caring and supporting manner
Manage rotas in accordance to business levels
Ensure daily food preparation meets recipe and specification index i.e. size, quantity and quality
Attend all relevant meetings and ensure understanding of business throughout the hotel

Requirements for this Sous Chef position are:

Previous experience within a similar role and environment
Relevant qualifications such as City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2/3
Experience in ordering systems and cost processes
Hands on team player
Experience of training and coaching a team

Benefits of this Sous Chef role inc:

Complimentary nights with breakfast
50% F&B discount at selected restaurants in the high profie Group - worldwide
Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
Team members awards and incentives schemes
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance cover
Uniform laundered complimentary
Complimentary meals whilst on duty

All Applicants must ................

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

This prestigious Hotel set within acres of stunning countryside is looking for an experienced and reliable Breakfast Chef to join their award winning team.

Being Breakfast Chef means having responsibility for delivering high end food which sets guests up for the day. It’s quite a challenge, especially in a kitchen that offers a wide range of options - from a full english to continental styles, healthy pancakes, omlettes, and juices.

For an ambitious Breakfast chef, who’s keen to develop and grow, it’s an amazing opportunity.

As Breakfast Chef you will need to come with plenty of experience, an eye for detail and great knowledge of classic culinary techniques. As Breakfast Chef will work clean and fast, preparing dishes from scratch and providing diners with dishes and cuisine using fresh seasonal produce and ingredients.

This role is a breakfast position so shifts will be early and you will be required to work most weekends.

Benefits of this Breakfast Chef position inc:

- Use of the on-site facilities
- Free meal during your shift
- Generous discounts for you and your family/friends
- Staff accommodation (if required)

All Applicants must ................

To apply for this Breakfast Chef opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV tomurray@firstcontactuk.com

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This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1&2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your “ Right to Work “ in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we haven’t contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industry’s reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

Chef De Partie Position

This picturesque and beautiful village gastro Pub is looking for a creative and talented Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen brigade. Wherever possible the produce used in the kitchens is locally sourced often from their own land.

The property prides itself on serving only the best locally sourced produce, and wherever possible the produce used in the kitchen is locally sourced from their own land. Our Client is also proud of its many seasonal game dishes, which are all locally sourced and are all prepared on site by the team of professional chefs.

The successful Chef de Partie must be creative and have flair, which is also flexible and Love Cooking. All applicants should be dedicated to maintaining the high standards already established at this busy and popular Gastro property.

As Chef de Partie you will be reporting directly to the Head Chef in a great working and Inspirational Kitchen

Qualifications/Experience required for this Chef de Partie opportunity:

You must have NVQ 1&2 or equivalent and experience as a Chef de Partie.
It is also necessary that applicants are passionate about food and presentation.

Benefits of this Chef de Partie role:

28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Supplied and laundered chef whites
A share of restaurant tips
Contributory pension scheme
Employee awards

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

Become the warm, welcoming face of our bistro and restaurants when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Food and Beverage Assistant, at our luxury care and nursing home in Farnham Common. We aim to offer a food & beverage service experience that is comfortable, easy, accessible and surprising.

Our Food and Beverage Assistant will deliver restaurant quality service to our residents with a smile. You’ll welcome residents in, explain menu choices in a clear, concise way, serve food from the kitchen and take pride in keeping the dining room spotlessly clean. Your role will also support dining operations or food & beverage service in other areas such as the Private dining room, Café, Sky Lounge Bistro or special events as applicable to the home where you are applying.

You’ll take dealing with complaints in your stride, ensuring the resident feels listened to and understood, and making sure the supervisor is informed of any issues quickly, in a calm and polite manner.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your charming, friendly personality and exceptional organisational skills, a year’s experience working in a busy restaurant is an advantage.

This magnificent HOTEL is looking for an enthuiastic COMMIS PASTRY CHEF to join the high end kitchen team - a fantastic oppourtunity to learn and be Inspired and start your career in Pastry and learn eveything - from bakery - afternoon tea , chocolate work, sugar work and great desserts.

The Hotels Bar & Lounge dining area is relaxed, busy and fun, and over looks beautiful scenery, and is a good place for guests to enjoy drinks, coffee and afternoon Tea . They serve luxury buffets that have delectable British, Mediterranean and Asian dishes. They also serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and they give guests a chance to see their chefs preparing the food with an open kitchen using rotisseries, woks and wood-fired ovens.

As a Commis Pastry Chef you will be helping to prepare and present this diverse cuisine, it is desirable that you will have the relevant qualifications like NVQ, or the willingness to study for them. Previous experience would be ideal with an obvious enthusiasm for the industry is essential.Our Client is looking for a positive, flexible, focused attitude.

Requirements for this Commis Pastry Chef position are:

Good grasp of the English language
A flexible attitude
Enthusiastic about Food and the Industry
Good communication skills (desireable)
Good Team Player (desirable)

Benefits for this Commis Pastry Chef role include:

Use of leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
One free meal whilst on duty in the staff canteen
Uniform provided
Staff transport
Generous discount for you and your family/friends
Annual overnight loyalty stays
Dental care
Holiday entitlement which increases after 2 years’ service
Subsidised staff accommodation if required

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

This Beautiful Award winning Hotel, is looking for an experienced and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

Magnificent location - with beautiful views - with Live in and a fantatsic culture and a Great belief in staff welfare and wellbeing

The busy kitchen team are seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead the team in producing indulgent ranges of delicate desserts, proper puds and other sweet creations for the whole hotel. From large-scale conferences and events to inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant and afternoon tea pastries both classic and contemporary, this vacancy represents a great opportunity to develop your career in the specialisation of pastry.

A fantasic opportunity to develop and suceed in your Career as a Pastry Chef de Partie

Requirements for this Pastry Chef de Partie opportunity are:

NVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent
Strong leadership, motivational and teamwork skills
Planning and Time Management
A flexible attitude
Experience in all relative disciplines
NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Benefits of this Pastry Chef de Partie role inc:

Live-In Accommodation
Use of leisure facilities
One free meal whilst on duty
Uniform provided
Generous discount for you and your family/friends
Annual overnight loyalty stays
Holiday entitlement which increases after 2 years’ service
Excellent training and development opportunities

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Chef Manager? If so, we'd love you to join our fantastic Catering team!

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

What you'll be doing...

As a Chef Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, 7:30am - 2:30pm, term time only

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Proven team leader experience
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within catering desirable

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Job Summary

This is a re-advertisement of NAY13852, previous applicants need not re-apply as they will not be considered.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click here

We are a busy catering service within North Ayrshire Council supplying services internally and externally from Greenwood Academy. We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our energetic team. We are looking for someone who is hard-working, organised, creative and passionate about food and customer service. You should be able to work in a high-pressure, high-turnover environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also be able to work unsupervised. Flexibility regarding start & finish times, to suit the needs on the service, would be desirable. Working pattern is 5 days over 7, includes weekend working.

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Council’s website.

Additional Information

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (Children)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/jobs-and-training/pre-employment-checks.aspx.

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide: Workstyles. If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join our talented team in a highly equipped kitchen, with the opportunity to train and progress, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Kitchen Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Farnham Common.

Our Kitchen Assistant is integral to the smooth running of our kitchen. You’ll be assisting chefs with food preparation, and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to assist the chefs in meeting these needs.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your energy, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for food, some experience working in a kitchen is an advantage.