ST ANNE’S COLLEGE

OXFORD

THIRD CHEF

Full time, permanent, £22,629 per annum

Job Description

The College

St Anne’s is a modern, informal, academically ambitious College and is one of the largest in the University. It is known for its domestic setting and the diversity of its student body. It is an energetic and friendly co-educational community of some 730 students plus tutors and staff.

St Anne’s has a radical tradition. It can trace its origins back to 1879, and the formation of the Association for the Education of Women in Oxford. It became a College in 1952 and first admitted men in 1979. The College has always set its face outwards towards the world, driven by its commitment to making accessible the opportunities of an Oxford education to those of academic potential who otherwise might not encounter them. The College has over 422 undergraduate students and, in recent years, has built up its graduate community to around 308. It has a small endowment, and relies on its successful vacation conference business and upon the generosity of its large and committed alumnae base to secure its financial stability. For further information about the College, please visit

The Catering Department

St Anne’s College Catering Department has a long history of providing a very high standard of food and service to it’s many students, staff, conference guests and visitors, attending or visiting College, throughout the year.

The Chefs are encouraged to think creatively and put forward new suggestions and as a result the menus are regularly changed, offering fresh and appetising options. The Catering Department prides itself in having Chefs who have won recognition through national Chef competitions.

Job Description: Third Chef

Responsible to:

Head Chef,through the Deputy Head Chef. Day to day instruction may be provided by any of the more senior Chefs. The Third Chef will also follow the direction of the Catering Manager as required.

Duties:

To work with the Head Chef and the Kitchen brigade in preparation of all food for staff, students and our busy conference business in either, or both, of the twokitchens in College.

1)The working hours are 44 hours per week. A rota system is in operation which includes split shifts, evenings and weekends.

2)Work will be carried out in all areas of the Kitchen e.g. pastry, stoves, vegetable preparation.

3)The Third Chef will be required to take responsibility on occasion; this may include occasionally running the Kitchen.

4)Ordering and stock-control of food items will at times be carried out by the Third Chef.

5)Appropriate care and attention to detail should be taken at all times to ensure food of a very high standard is produced.

6)Responsibility for temperature checks which are carried out and recorded on a daily basis.

7)Responsibility for cleaning schedules which should be followed on a daily basis. A high standard of hygiene should be maintained at all times.

8)Health and safety procedures and standards will be followed at all times, and personal health and hygiene standards should be maintained at all times.

9)The Third Chef will be required to work effectively as part of a team of Chefs and Kitchen Porters, as well as work well with the Catering Manager and Deputy, the Dining Hall Supervisors and General Assistants to ensure a smooth running of the Catering Department.

10)The Third Chef will undertake any other duties as may be required by the Head Chef or the more senior Chefs.

11)Full induction into the role will be carried out for the appointee. The Third Chef will be required to undertake training as required throughout their career with us.

The ideal applicant will preferably have experience of working in a busy kitchen environment. They may have a catering qualification, though relevant experience will be also be considered and/or training offered, if required. They will be able to demonstratean enthusiasm for the cooking and the preparation of food, creativity for menu planning and be able to work well as part of a team.

Terms

Salary

The salary will be £22,629 per annum. There will be a 6 month probation period.

Benefits

  • The post holder will be eligible for the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS).
  • 30 days holiday (which includes 8 public holidays). Some of these holiday days must be taken between Christmas and New Year when the College is closed.
  • Free lunch or dinner in College, when working and the hall is open.
  • St Anne’s College has an ethos of training and developing staff through on-the-job coaching and support and external training.
  • Bus pass scheme.

How to Apply

Prospective candidates should download an application form from our website: and send it with a CV and a covering letter stating why you are interested in, and suitable for this role, to noon on the closing date of1st December 2016.

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