Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Hospitality, Catering
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
25/03/2025
22/04/2025
Assistant Chef
Location : Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £25,584 - £26,409 pro rata, per annum
Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.
They have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.
The service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to their customers and in doing so investing in the staff and staff development.
The Role
They are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join their team as a Chef. It is essential you hold a minimum NVQ level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of 3 years' experience of working within a busy catering environment.
Skills and Qualifications
* Can demonstrate good relationships with stakeholders
* Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines
* Can demonstrate high standards of customer service
* Can develop and introduce new ideas for menus and foodservice
* Has strong interpersonal skills and is positive, innovative and solution focused·
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rates of pay
* Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff).
* Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
* Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
* Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
* Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Cycle2work scheme
* Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
* Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
* Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Assistant_Chef/277789