Trainee Commis Chef

Trainee Commis Chef
Permanent, Full-Time Post
Salary:  £24,960.00 per annum

Sidney Sussex College is offering an exciting opportunity, seeking to appoint an ambitious trainee commis chef.

As a Trainee Commis Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working professional team to create outstanding culinary experiences for both our internal and external customers.  In return, we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

The successful candidate will learn how to prepare, cook and present great tasting food from locally sourced fresh ingredients.  Training will be provided by an approved training provider to attain national recognised qualifications.  Importantly, applicants should possess a passion and willingness to study with excellent communication and team workings skills.

This is a permanent, full time, average of 40 hours per week worked across a 2-week shift system working straight shifts and alternate weekends.  The kitchen closes over the Christmas period.  Some flexibility is required.  The salary for this role is £24,960.00 per annum.  Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays;  a contributory pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), free College meals when on duty and subsidised membership of the College’s gym facilities.

A job description, person specification and application form are available by clicking below.

To apply, please complete and submit an application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability to jobs@sid.cam.ac.uk by the closing date below.  Alternatively, applications can by posted to the HR Department at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge CB2 3HU.

The closing date for applications is noon Monday 2nd September 2024.  Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, verification of identity and qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the particular contributions to the achievements of the College’s mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.