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University of Reading - Catering Hotel & Conference Services

Location: Reading
Salary: £21,543 to £22,681 per annum
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 18th September 2024
Closes: 6th October 2024
Job Ref: SRF47726
 

We are different so forget any ideas of what you think we do….

We are looking for a Cook who shares our passion for great food to join us on our journey to create the best campus food experience. This post is a junior post within our team and will involve working with our Aspiring Chef team. This Post will help develop any aspiring chefs core skills and future progression with in the team. 

We produce fresh, nutritious and tasty dishes from scratch, with our menus changing daily and following seasonality across six kitchens.

We are committed to the 24 Principles of Menus of Change, guiding our thinking around nutrition and sustainability. We are the first European Member of the Menus of Change Universities Research Collaborative (MCURC). MCURC is a group of 70 like-minded Universities committed to using academic and operational research to improve the health of individuals and the planet.

Find out more about working in Hospitality in a University - https://youtu.be/r97ujErXPS8?feature=shared

Team Structure

The University operate three teams of Chefs, each reporting to a Head Chef covering our Hotel, Cafes, Bars, Event Catering and large Dining Halls. Staff regularly move between teams to ensure professional development.

You will have:

  • The ability to prepare food following specified recipes, instructions and methods
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to recognise and deal with problems as they arise
  • Ability to remain cheerful and calm under pressure

Closing date: 6th October 2024

Interviews will be held: At Greenlands in Henley

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

We do not consider applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK for this position.

All applications must be made via the University website.

Contact details for advert

Contact Name Karlene Gaskell

Contact Job Title Executive Chef

Contact Email address k.e.gaskell@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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