Total 19 job vacancies in Rayleigh, SS6 7JF

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special are the brilliant people who run them. As Supervisor, you'll be supporting the management team to maintain that brilliance, delivering 14 great shifts with the team to make sure that every customer leaves happy. Which they tend to do. Because of your brilliant supervision. Brilliant!
It's all about the bustle. You'll lead from the front, setting the pace high for the team so everyone delivers on time, every time. You're all over the detail, never settle for second best and you make it your mission for your Lounge to be the place to go for the local community. It's not a job for the faint hearted, but you know you've got what it takes.

The Good Stuff

Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Paid breaks
Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
Christmas and Boxing Day off!
The best staff party - Loungefest
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

You are probably an existing Supervisor, Team Leader or an epic front of house team member ready to take their first step into management with a background in restaurants, bars, caf or coffee shops.
You will have experience of working in a bar environment with serving freshly made food and drinks preparation.
A natural talent and passion for hospitality.
Extremely driven and relentless at overcoming challenges or obstacles.
Good literacy skills alongside excellent attention to detail to support reporting on KPIs.
Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
Self--motivator working at pace with limited supervision whilst adhering to pressure and timescales.
Strong knowledge of best practice in the following areas: sales building, sales and labour forecasts, paperwork and reporting, recruitment and HR and NPS.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new opening and become part of one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK.

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.

The Good Stuff

Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Paid breaks
Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
Christmas and Boxing Day off!
The best staff party - Loungefest
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

You are probably an existing a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Good communication skills and a team player.
Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

Vehicle Technician

Location: Rayleigh
Salary: Up to £42,000 + Bonus
Working hours: Mon-Fri and 1 in 3 Sat mornings

Are you looking to join a highly successful dealership in Rayleigh? We are seeking a skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client's workshop in Rayleigh. The successful Vehicle Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles makes and models. This position requires a strong understanding of automotive systems and the ability to use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex problems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cars and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Benefits: Vehicle Technician

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Retail discounts that save you money every day
• Gym discounts, cash healthcare plans, and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Car discounts for new and used purchases and servicing
• Flexible pension scheme and Sharesave scheme to grow your savings
• Family-friendly policies that help you spend more time with the people that matter
• A wellbeing programme to support you and your family
• An annual celebration to recognise outstanding work
• A community volunteering day

Vehicle Technician role:

• To observe, recognise and report on vehicle or component defects or symptoms of impending failure.
• To examine vehicles completely and report orally or in writing upon the vehicles condition, safety and reliability and performance (MOT).
• To protect all vehicles under repair against damage and to inspect each vehicle for damage and cleanliness upon completion of repair.
• To attend recognised courses of instruction as and when required and to assist in the training of apprentices upon assignment.
• To always seek permission before fitting parts to customers vehicles that have not been previously authorised and to return parts for warranty and customer inspection at all times.
• To ensure all service and maintenance sheets, customer defect reports, manufacturer paperwork and electronic documentation, e.g. PDI sheets are fully completed and signed off.

Requirements Vehicle Technician:

• A Minimum Level 2 City and Guilds (or equivalent) in Vehicle Repair.
• Experience in diagnostics and using computers.
• A full, UK driving licence.
• A positive, right first time attitude.
• A strong team player mentality
• The ability to work to a very high standard.
• Good communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop.

If you have any further questions then please submit your application so we can discuss through the opportunity and your CV.
Please note all applications will be strictly confidential and we won't send your CV out without talking with you first.

VTMDL

Octane reference: OC19274

Consultant: Danielle Kingston

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Senior Practitioner - Assessment & Intervention (A&I), South Essex

Permanent, Full Time*

£45,217 to £54,395 per annum

Location: Basildon

Working Style: Community-based worker

Closing Date: 4th August 2024

*Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a nine-day working fortnight for full time frontline Social Workers within Children's services. If you would like more information on this, please follow this link

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years!

Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.

Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here

You can read about one of our Social Workers career journey and why she's focused to continue to deliver for the Council via our blog at https://www.workingforessex.com/blog/why-i-stay-shannon-jones

Assessment & Intervention (A&I)

The A&I teams are the gateway for children, young people, parents and carers, and other agencies to gain access to our Children & Families services. The A&I team is there to undertake incoming assessment and short-term intervention work with families.

Job Purpose

Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.

The Senior Practitioner manages a complex caseload and provides expert supervision and coaching for colleagues, to achieve positive change for children, young people and families. The role deputises for the Team Manager, leading the team and management of duty services.

The role requires an experienced social work practitioner, able to manage higher levels of risk, mentor and advise staff, manage performance and deliver improvements. Building strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders is essential

Accountabilities

• Responsible for providing a source of expert advice and professional supervision for social workers and contributing to the development of practice standards.
• Accountable for assessment of complex social care needs and development of support for vulnerable people, children and families.
• Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.
• Responsible for managing a complex caseload, maintaining accurate and timely data, reports and presentations as required.
• Participates in a range of case conferences, court attendance, meetings and statutory reviews, pro-actively taking the lead when a social care perspective is required.
• Accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare including appropriate intervention as determined by need.
• Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well.
• Delivers a high level of expertise in particular areas of practice and leads on those areas, contributing to the development.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements.
• Significant experience of social work, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance.
• Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice.
• Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals.
• Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children, young people and families.
• In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need.
• Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention.

So, if you want a better quality of life - complemented by a high degree of job satisfaction - then we would be delighted to welcome you to our friendly and inclusive team.

To read more about us please visit Children & Families

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

Are you looking for a flexible Teaching job? Are you local to the Bradford area? Supply Teaching through Hays Education is available and may suit your needs perfectly!

You will be working for Hays Education and be part of an industry-leading agency. We recruit for a large number of Primary Schools and Education Trusts across the Bradford and wider region. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local Primary Schools, including day-to-day supply, long-term cover and permanent appointments. Our network of partnership schools trust our market expertise, and many use us as their exclusive recruitment partner, meaning we have consistent work available all year round. If you're an experienced Teacher seeking your next challenge, or an ECT hoping to gain crucial classroom experience, then Hays is the agency for you.

Upon registration with Hays, you will have the option of working on day-to-day assignments or long-term placements, making supply a flexible employment option for those with other commitments. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you can pick and choose your days and decline roles which aren't right for you. You can choose to work for us full-time, part-time or flexibly.

We work with schools and MATs across West Yorkshire, so wherever you live, we have roles available for you. It is commonplace for long-term supply roles to result in permanent job offers, making supply a brilliant way of showcasing your talent to local schools. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive a generous daily rate of pay and a range of other benefits.

To register with Hays, you must be passionate and driven, with a strong desire to be a successful Teacher. To register as a Teacher, you must meet the below core criteria. A minimum of 2 months teaching experience in the past 4 years (this can include university placements), have the right to work in the UK, and you must have a PGCE, QTS or QTLS. If you don't have a PGCE, QTS, QTLS or recent teaching experience, you can register as a Teaching Assistant or cover supervisor, provided you have worked with children for 1 month in the past 2 years.

We welcome applicants who are currently working for other agencies. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive a generous rate of pay (dependent on experience). Other benefits include holiday pay and access to our exclusive e-learning platform, where you can complete safeguarding and a wealth of CPD courses to aid in your development.

Upon application, a Hays specialist recruitment consultant will be in touch to guide you through the registration process.At Hays Education, we offer a comprehensive and bespoke approach to recruitment and are highly experienced in placing Primary Education Staff into temporary and permanent roles. We offer you guidance and support in finding your next role as you will have a dedicated Primary Consultant who works with schools across the Bradford area.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Finding the right role takes careful consideration - and we're just the life-long partners that can help you on your journey towards success. Here with you every step of the way - we can connect you with opportunities that match your priorities and goals. Because at Hays, we're Working for your tomorrow.
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Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully to a permanent/long-term teaching job who you believe would be suitable for full time job roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further?In return for every Primary Teacher you recommend to Hays, who then goes on to work in a teaching job for us, we will give you £350 of high street vouchers.*Terms and conditions apply

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

An enthusiastic, well-qualified mathematics specialist to teach at all levels within a dynamic, energetic department which thrives on continual development of its teaching and learning processes. Examination results are excellent and the subject enjoys a high status within the school. Currently, over 400 pupils study Mathematics in the sixth form of whom 70 also study Further Mathematics. The school has a newly built dedicated STEM block.

The ability to teach A level Mathematics is desirable. Applications are equally welcome from experienced or newly-qualified teachers.

What the school offers its staff

We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check

What skills and experience we're looking for

WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS

A leading UK State School for boys aged 11-18 with a national reputation for academic excellence

Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021

Required for September 2025

TEACHER OF ECONOMICS

M1 – UPS 3 (£33,075 - £50,471 per annum)

Due to the increasing number of students choosing A Level Economics, we are seeking to expand this successful department. We are looking for an enthusiastic Economics teacher to work in this forward looking department which plays an important part in the academic success and wider cultural life of the school. It is a sought after subject with currently over 200 students studying Economics. Examination results are excellent and the subject enjoys a high status within the school. Applications are equally welcome from experienced or early careers teachers. Full or part-time applicants will be considered.

For a successful candidate we are able to support the completion of an MA. Accommodation at a very competitive rate may be available. The admissions policy prioritises children of staff in accordance with the admission arrangements. Subsidised staff accommodation is available.

Further information is available on our website at https://www.watfordboys.org/48/job-vacancies. Completed application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, head@watfordboys.org. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. The closing date for applications is midday Monday 9th December 2024.

What the school offers its staff

We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

The post holder will provide evidence based psychological interventions to clients who have a range of longstanding and complex difficulties. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

“Teaching assistants in our school form a bridge in many ways. They not only support through interventions and class learning but act as guides to our children in how we want them to be. They are invaluable, full of humour, drive and life.”
Horley Infant School is looking for a caring, nurturing member of staff to join our fantastic team to help support the children’s learning and development. This position would be perfect for somebody who is child-centred, enjoys working with children under seven, has good interpersonal skills, is an effective team player and is knowledgeable about how to support learning in the infant phase.
We would love to hear from people who have an appreciation that everyone has the potential to achieve in their own way. An understanding of the Early Years Framework or KS1 National Curriculum or experience of leading interventions or supporting specific needs would be desirable.
Horley Infant School has a positive local reputation whereby we live by our vision and values of “embracing and nurturing the individual” and “inspiring all to achieve”. We pride ourselves on giving a family feel to our school, even though we have nearly 270 children on roll. In May 2018, Ofsted recognised that we continue to be a good school but don’t just take their word for it - feel free to come along and take a look around. We hope you would agree that being at our school is a lot like the difference between being in a home and being in a house. In our latest Staff Wellbeing Survey, our school staff reported an 11% greater level of job satisfaction than the national benchmark.
The successful candidate will:
be able to motivate and inspire our children to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour;
be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards;
be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills; and
be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.
In return we can offer you:
the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust;
high quality professional development both in school and as a member of Greensand Multi Academy Trust;
access to an employee assistance scheme offering a range of wellbeing and health support initiatives;
access to an employee staff shop offering a selection of staff discounts, including retail, food and beverages and;
an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged.
This is a permanent, term time only position. Hours are 27.5 per week (core hours are 25.5, plus 2 hours Planning and Preparation (PPA) per week), across 39 weeks per annum. Working days are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.15pm.Salary Scale: £23,576 to £24,690 FTE (pro-rata £14,366 for core hours) plus £26,777 FTE (pro rata £1,279 for PPA).
The closing date for applications is Friday 29 November 2024 at 10am. Interviews will be held on Monday 2 / Tuesday 3 December 2024. Applications will be considered on receipt. CV based applications will not be acceptedSafeguarding Statement
Greensand Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online check in accordance with the updated KCSIE statutory guidance.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Role Learning Officer - Learning and Skills
Reporting to Learning and Skills Manager
Contract Full Time, permanent.
Salary £25,000 per annum



Context
The Auckland Project is a different kind of regeneration charity, working hand in hand with our local community to ensure that Bishop Auckland’s future is as magnificent and vibrant as its past. We believe that everyone in Bishop Auckland can give something and receive something back. Everyone can play an active and wonderful role in bringing about a more resilient, thriving community and all can benefit from it. Follow the link to find out about our visitor operation: https://aucklandproject.org/visit/

We are seeking to recruit a Learning Officer to support the Learning and Skills department in preparing for the intake of learners from schools, colleges and universities.

You will work alongside the Learning and Skills Manager and other Learning Officers to assist in promoting, planning and delivering educational offers across the TAP sites, and to provide further opportunity for curriculum links with schools, colleges and universities.


The role purpose
As Learning Officer, you will be responsible for planning formal and informal learning for the department working closely within the team. Key responsibilities are listed below:
• Support the Learning and Skills Manager in the further development of the department.
• Work closely with school core heads in planning and designing curriculum by area to suit their needs.
• Show round prospective new clients and help shape the vision to match their expectations.
• Coordinate learner evaluations to reflect on best practice and areas for improvement, and action where required.
• Assist in coordination of facilitating and managing groups within TAP attractions.
• Shape the standard offer delivery for secondary schools, coordinating bookings, invoicing and workshop preparation.
• Create resources for secondary school groups as and when required.
• Assist in the recruitment of new education volunteers from Universities.
• Oversee bookings and invoicing for schools alongside Learning and Skills Manager and team.
• Facilitate teacher led visits, and deliver TAP led sessions if required.
• Help create resources for teachers and coordinate any future development by school
• Work with Learning and Skills Manager in coordinating work placement offer to include internal liaison with departments.
• Assist where required in evaluation and reporting of externally funded projects
• Assist Learning and Skills Manager in designing a regular Newsletter for the department.
• Produce an inspiring and thought provoking formal Learning programme for KS 3 and 4.
• Outline clear criteria and targets for future KPIs and evaluate programmes for schools.


Internal and External Relationships

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments to achieve TAP’s organisational objectives
• Maintain excellent relationships with the large team of volunteers and colleagues

Health & Safety
Be committed to good health and safety and access practice, ensuring familiarity and compliance with TAP policies, procedures and guidelines and the health and safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors at all times.


Person Specification

Essential
Desirable
Qualifications

A relevant level 3 qualification

GCSE Level 5 or above Literacy and Numeracy

An Enhanced DBS check (or willing to undertake)
Undergraduate degree in History or similar subject.

Postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies, Heritage Management or Education.


Experience


Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum, particularly KS3 4 History, RE and Art.

Proven experience of working with schools and community groups and establishing networks.

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of local communities and heritage in Durham and the North East.
Interest in history, religion and contemporary society.

Practical work experience in a museum, gallery or heritage site

Knowledge of collections care standards for museums

Knowledge of world religions and/or art history

Experience of training and managing volunteers



Skills

Excellent communication skills and ability to listen sympathetically and speak engagingly to a wide range of people and age groups.

Good technical knowledge and ability to use video-conferencing, Powerpoint, etc.

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to follow procedures and instructions

Good communication

Organised

Personal Attributes


Be professional and hard working with an enthusiastic approach to learning

Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional integrity at all times

A positive team player

Highly motivated and flexible

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

We’re looking for an organised and collaborative Jnr Sous chef to join our team at El Castillo, our Tapa’s restaurant in the Market Place, Bishop Auckland. Your passion for great Spanish food and wonderful dining experiences will be felt by your kitchen team and customers alike.
You’ll deliver excellent food safety as well as quality and creativity - and you’ll build sustainability by continuously developing the capability of your kitchen colleagues in these areas too. Your role will be made all the more stimulating by drawing inspiration from the stories, themes and characteristics that run through the buildings, landscapes and collections we celebrate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a growing team to thrive whatever the shift throws at them. As a key member of the venue, you’ll collaborate with food and beverage colleagues and Hospitality manager in the delivery of exceptional hospitality; making you a part of an organisation dedicated to the regeneration, conservation and celebration of Bishop Auckland. This will be achieved by maintaining a safe, happy creative workplace founded in professionalism and strong team ethic.
We recognise that a good Junior Sous chef is a key ingredient to our success and for that we offer 30 days annual leave per annum. You will be working 40 hours per week on a variable shift pattern to be agreed with your colleagues.
Context

Supervisory responsibility Kitchen team members working alongside, including agency staff where necessary.
Line management responsibility None.
Financial responsibility No budgetary responsibility. Drives profit by contributing to the development of appropriate menus with strong profit margin products, and minimising wastage.
Area of impact Own kitchen, and any kitchens working in as part of a group food task / project.
Menu responsibility Collaborates with head chef to develop overall food proposition.
Undertakes any necessary mentoring, training and coaching to develop seasonal menus and specials.
Undertakes any delegated menu development for specific pop-ups and events.

Key Responsibilities
The post-holder is responsible for the following key deliverables and accountabilities:

Food
• Work in a dynamic way to incorporate fresh produce from Auckland Castle and any other internal supplies.
• Continuously develop own capability within food standards and innovation, seeking mentoring, training and experience where necessary.
• Engage kitchen and front-of-house teams in new seasonal and one-off menus.
• Apply a high level of attention to detail with all aspects of food quality within time constraints. Continuously develop the capability and capacity of the full kitchen team to offer agreed standards of food and innovation.
Organisation
• Organise own time and those under supervision to support weekly dining plans.
• Undertake any delegated rota tasks
• Work to organisational food standards and contribute to planning and resourcing of kitchens.
• Monitor local stock levels and minimise wastage. Gather and share feedback on supply to help set future levels.
Kitchen operation
• Contribute to the development of kitchen cleaning schedules and organise daily duties.
• Ensure kitchen practices in the handling, storage and preparation of food and the cleanliness of facilities work to ensure a 5-star EHO rating.
• Follow procedures for completing relevant food safety and COSHH paperwork, directing others under supervision to do so too.
• Monitor kitchen areas and equipment, raising any issues as appropriate. Maintain equipment in line with training and procedures.
Administration
• Maintain, stock and record kitchen stores.
• Engage with and share details of menu items, recipes, allergens and presentation standards.
• Contribute to the costing plans for menus as required. Process kitchen information including wastage.
• Agree food preparation standards, engaging colleagues with them and updating where necessary.
Team
• Attend weekly operational meetings with front-of-house colleagues and brief kitchen colleagues as necessary.
• "Undertake all mandatory training and actively participate in own personal development plan to achieve expected standard. Provide feedback to line manager / supervisors on potential routes for own career development. Undertake any delegated training for kitchen colleagues.
• Agree own objectives. Gather and share feedback within the team to assess own and others' performance against objectives.
• Ensure that all kitchen team members wear appropriate uniform and are presented to the highest standards possible. Conduct own work with professionalism and respect for others.
Health & Safety
Be committed to good health and safety and access practice, ensuring familiarity and compliance with TAP policies, procedures and guidelines and the health and safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors at all times.

Person Specification

Essential Desirable
Experience • At least three years’ experience in similar position
• Food safety level 2 • Working with on-site productive gardens
• A level 3 catering qualification
Skills • Good communication skills – articulate and approachable
• Role modelling excellent kitchen management
• Organised and able to organise others
• Ability to multitask in a high pressurised environment • Understanding of transporting food
• Knowledge of stock management and cost management
Personal attributes • Takes pride in team’s collective achievements
• Committed to a purpose beyond the food & drink experience (Auckland Project charitable aims)


    

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• be able to motivate and inspire our children to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour;
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards;
• be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills; and
• be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust;
• high quality professional development both in school and as a member of Greensand Multi Academy Trust;
• access to an employee assistance scheme offering a range of wellbeing and health support initiatives;
• access to an employee staff shop offering a selection of staff discounts, including retail, food and beverages and;
• an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Hours: 30 hours per weekRate of pay: £17.13 per hour Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5:30pmIn the role of Local Housing Manager, you will be at the very heart of our Housing 21 Retirement Living schemes.This customer-facing role provides a professional, high quality and effective housing and support service to residents. With the support of the Operations Manager, the Local Housing Manager is responsible for all aspects of court life and relationships with the local community.The role is diverse, and no two days are the same. Our Local Housing Managers support all residents to enable them to live independently in their own homes, with a focus on tenancy sustainment, support and resident wellbeing. They ensure the building is safe and secure, engage actively with residents and the local community, and assist residents to reach consensus about local issues affecting their homes.What we’re looking for:Excellent standard of reading, writing and numeracyExperience of working in the social housing sector, particularly with a focus on older people (desirable)Knowledge and/or experience of the issues faced by older people or other vulnerable groups in particular Dementia, drug & alcohol use and mental health (desirable)People Management, i.e. direct reports, contractors (desirable)CIH Level 3 or 4 (desirable)In addition, if you are committed to delivering the best, are passionate about developing others and the organisation, and have a can-do approach with a customer focused attitude, we would love to hear from you.Why us?We’re passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.With an exciting national development programme for older people’s housing, there’s never been a better time to join Housing 21. We’re an inclusive employer and care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements for interviews.If you require more information before applying for this role, please see the attached job profile.Closing date for applications 27 November 2024, with interviews taking place 06 December 2024Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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