Commis Chef

Whether it is for comfort eating, healthy living or well-balanced variety, the Chefs at Stonyhurst are at the heart of the home we offer to our pupils, providing high quality fresh food throughout the day, exploring new cuisines and dishes from any of the 32 countries represented in our Pupil body. The Catering team not only provide high quality food daily to over 450 pupils, there are also opportunities to showcase your own innovative skills and experience through key celebrations and events.

Situated next to the picturesque village of Hurst Green, Stonyhurst offers a unique working environment with excellent benefits such as free access to the Swimming pool and gym facilities, uniform and safety shoes provided, discounted access to the Golf club, fee remission, cycle to work scheme and an Employee Benefits package which includes retail discounts and well-being services. Accommodation is available with subsidised rents .

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef to join the Catering team at Stonyhurst, assisting to deliver first class output to our pupils, staff and visitors. You will have a passion for high quality food and exceptional service. The Commis Chef will be responsible for the production and delivery of food whilst ensuring full compliance with current Food Safety legislation. This role is Term Time Only and attracts a salary of up to £12.05 per hour, based upon level of experience. Hours of work are 35 hours per week working 5 days over 7.

Post Title: Commis Chef, Term Time Only

Department: Catering Department

Responsible to: Chef Manager and Head Chef

Job Purpose: To assist in the production and delivery of first-class food and service in a timely, professional manner within the budgetary framework.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

To ensure full compliance with current Food Safety, Health and Safety and Fire Safety Legislation and to ensure work colleagues do the same.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsible for:

· the production and timely delivery of first-class food to pupils, staff, parents, and visitors to the college

· the preparation of food to the standard and specification required by the Chef Manager/Head Chef

· keeping food wastage to a minimum and storing and documenting any food remaining after service correctly

· maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and other related areas and completing the necessary documentation

· assisting with deliveries including stock rotation

· ensuring that departmental/legal paperwork in relation to Food Safety is completed accurately

· assisting in the planning of menus by suggesting new dishes, recipes and ideas

· using culinary skills/knowledge to try new initiatives/recipes

· ensuring the compliance of departmental rules, policies, procedures and quality standards

· attending training courses as appropriate

Duties may be allocated from time to time which are appropriate to the grade and post but which are not of a substantial ongoing nature to affect the grading of the post.

NB: This job description illustrates the main responsibilities of the job and is not exhaustive. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

Stonyhurst and Stonyhurst St. Mary’s Hall are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.