This role has a starting salary of £14,876.11 per annum based on a 20-hour working week, pro-rata to £26,777.
Shifts to cover Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays either AM/PM or varied.
This is a 6 month fixed-term contract commencing in April 2025.
We are excited to be hiring a part-time Kitchen Lead / Cook to join our fantastic team, leading kitchen shifts at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). The role will be primarily based at Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Centre, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX, with requirement to work at our other centres as business requires.
Rewards and Benefits
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff)
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year (prorated for part time staff)
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave (prorated for part time staff)
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
About SOLD
SOLD is a provider of high-quality outdoor learning programmes. Our catering team prides itself on feeding our visitors homecooked and freshly prepared nutritious meals, fuelling our visitors for busy active days in the outdoors! We offer a hearty and delicious menu and the team cater for a range of dietary needs. The dining experience plays a key role in the overall high-quality experience of our visitors.
About the Role
The Kitchen Lead/ Cook role will lead, support and motivate our team. Preparing, cooking and serving for our guests, who range from school children through to adult groups. From time to time we deliver themed events which will allow you to bring your creative skills to life. Serving and cooking outdoors are all a part of these exciting events which add to the variety of the role. Other areas of responsibility include staff mentoring, ordering, menu planning and stock control.
Each day is different, so adaptability is key to meet the changing needs of our groups and provide tasty, quality food.
Shifts are set one month in advance with early shifts starting at 6am and late shifts finishing usually no later than 8pm. The centres are open all week with some weekend work required and generally no Sunday evenings.
Shortlisting Criteria
You will need to have good organisational skills, sound catering knowledge and experience in a busy kitchen.
To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence:
* Positive and motivating leadership skills with effective communication
* Holder of / working towards Food Hygiene L3
* Excellent craft skills
* Experience of cooking for large groups and catering for a wide range of needs
* Experience of adapting to special diets / allergens
* Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to work using own initiative
* Positive and solution focussed
As part of your application you will be asked to submit a CV and answer the following questions:
* Please tell us about what made you apply for this role
* Please describe what key skills and experience you have that are relevant for this role
* What is the average number of meals you have catered for in a sitting?
* Please tell us about your experience of leading a small team
* How do you describe your style of cooking?
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16th March and we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.