Chef (Part Time)

Chef (Part Time) 
Chudleigh, Devon 

Are you a dedicated Chef or Head Chef looking for your next role? Could you thrive working in an environment supporting members of the amazing UK Fire and Rescue Service community? If so, read on. 

About Us 

The Firefighters Charity is the organisation that supports the mental, physical and social needs of the members of the UK Fire and Rescue Service community. We recognise that no two people requesting our support do so for the same reason and tailor our service to achieve the best outcome for each of our beneficiaries.

When the rescuers need it the most, we rescue them. 

As part of our UK-wide range of support services, Harcombe House in the heart of Devon is a rural retreat offering accommodation and services to help our beneficiaries recover from a physically damaging or mentally traumatising experience. Thanks to funding gained from the LIBOR Awards in 2017, we are currently in the process of renovating the property and ensuring it meets the needs of more people for the foreseeable future. 

Due to this renewal of the property, we are now seeking a Chef to join our team in Chudleigh (just outside Newton Abbot and within easy reach of Exeter) and provide excellent catering services to our guests. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £11.86 per hour 
- Benefits package 
- A rewarding role helping the UK’s fire and rescue services 

This is a superb opportunity to not only give back to members of our deserving fire and rescue services community, but also to gain valuable experience working for our incredible charity. 

Your Role 

As a Chef, you will lead and support the provision of our catering service in order to support and maximise the benefits for our beneficiaries during their stay at Harcombe House. 

Specifically, you will: 

- Supervise the catering team, ensuring effective people management practices are in place and the team are motivated and engaged 
- Produce nutritious, well balanced meals and menus within organisational guidelines
- Design and agree seasonal menus in collaboration with the Head Chefs at our other centres 
- Manage costs within the department in-line with predetermined budgets and ensure best value is achieved
- Ensure that the facilities and equipment within the catering department operate safely and are maintained, ensuring they are available for use

About You 

To be considered as a Chef, you will need: 

- Previous experience as a Chef or Head Chef 
- A Level 3 Food Safety Certificate or the willingness to complete this training 

Previous experience in a high standard, customer focused environment would be beneficial to your application. 

Other organisations may call this role Chef, Head Chef, Catering Supervisor, Catering Team Leader, Cook, Kitchen Chef, Kitchen Team Lead, Kitchen Supervisor or Catering Team Supervisor. 

Shift Patterns 

28.5 hours per week over a three week rota: 

Week 1 – Monday 09:00 - 15:00, Tuesday 14:00 - 19:30, Wednesday - Friday 09:00-15:00

Week 2 – Monday – Wednesday 14:00 - 19:30, Thursday and Friday 09:00 - 15:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:30 -19:00

Week 3 – Wednesday - Friday 09:00 - 15:00

The closing date for this role is the 3rd May 2019 with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 6th May 2019. 

The Charity is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values to help us to achieve our strategic plan. 

So, if you are ready to take on a new role as a Chef, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.