Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £24,294 - £25,119 per annum, pro rata Hours: 25 hours per week 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 chef’s and chef’s working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. Their service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to their customers and in doing so investing in their staff and staff development. The Role They are currently looking for reliable and friendly person with a positive attitude to join their team as an Assistant Chef. It is desirable you have NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds catering qualification however a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a catering environment is essential. They are looking for someone who: * Has a Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering * Able to deliver high standards of meal production and service * Is a team player but able to use your own initiative * Can have good relationships with others * Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines * Can work flexible hours including occasional evening and school holidays * Is customer focused * Has experience of working in a catering environment 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 council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. They are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful they will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and they will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity