Chef

at  Eastleigh Borough Council

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Chef – Itchen Valley Country Park
Salary Band 3 - £24,568 pro-rata
Weekends
Do you want to make a difference?
Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all.
Itchen Valley Country Park is seeking experienced cooks to provide weekend cover preparing meals and snacks in a lively country park setting.
The Role
You will be working in a fully equipped kitchen with other catering staff, based at Itchen Valley Country Park’s Woodland Café, run by Eastleigh Borough Council, and be part of an enthusiastic and friendly Catering team- preparing, cooking and serving food from a set menu. Your will be responsible for providing excellent customer service with appropriate food presentation , preparing selection of buffets to specification ensuring kitchen cleaning regimes are adhered to.
About You
You will be required to manage the kitchen independently to cover holidays and breaks.Experience of working in a relevant catering environment is preferable. Knowledge of catering techniques, relevant health and safety legislation and food hygiene qualifications would be an advantage; however, all relevant training will be provided. We welcome applications from less experienced individuals who are willing and committed to progress their career with Eastleigh Borough Council. You will be a required to work weekends, as per a rota. Additional hours will be considered, but weekend availability between 09.00 am and 5.00 pm is required.
About us
In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment as an accredited Living Wage Employer, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
Benefits include:
23-28 days annual leave (dependant on local government continuous service)
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off Full Membership
Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
Excellent working environment
If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Andy Tremayne-Smith, andrew.tremayne-smith@eastleigh.gov.uk
Closing Date: 20 October 2024
Interview Date: 30 October 2024

Please refer the Job description for details