We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our friendly and committed in-house Catering Team.
The Chef plays an important role in the delivery of a full range of catering services for the Heriot’s Community including pupils, staff, governors and visitors. The Chef will create exciting menus and provide freshly cooked healthy food ensuring all dietary requirements are met. They will work alongside all members of the catering team to provide for a busy daily & hospitality service at George Heriot’s.
Main Responsibilities:
Please see attached job description for full details.
Ideal Candidate:
You will hold the following skills and attributes;
* Previous experience of working as a Chef in a formal working environment
* Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work both individually and as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment
* Willingness to undertake training and development in line with department/school requirements and in line with Food Safety legislation
* The ability to remain calm under pressure
* The ability to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the service
* The ability to follow instructions
Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.
Please note that parking is not available on our campus
George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463
Package Description:
When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of our school, so distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded our school.
Our staff survey in 2019 revealed that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer, which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:
• Generous pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community
We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, which is committed to upholding the ethos of our school and, as an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.