This role has a starting salary of £15.30 per hour (which consists £13.31 per hour plus £1.99 holiday entitlement)

We are excited to be hiring Kitchen Lead / Cook Bank Staff to join our fantastic team, leading kitchen shifts at Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Learning Centre in Ham, near Richmond (TW10 7RX).

Rewards and Benefits

• Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience for our guests
• Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
• Working with a range of customers
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Thames Young Mariners is one of Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) centres. It is a provider of high-quality outdoor learning programmes.

Our catering team prides itself on feeding our visitors homecooked and freshly prepared nutritious meals, just what's required after a day in the outdoors! Offering a delicious menu, the team can cater for a range of dietary needs. The dining experience plays a key role in the overall high-quality experience of our visitors.

About the Role

Your role will be to lead, support and motivate the team. Preparing, cooking and serving for our guests, who range from school children through to adult groups.

From time to time we deliver themed events which will allow you to bring your creative skills to life! Serving and cooking outdoors are all a part of these exciting events which add to the variety of the role. Other areas of responsibility include staff mentoring, ordering, menu planning and stock control.

Shifts are set one month in advance and are within the hours of 7am - 8pm.

Shortlisting Criteria

Each day is different, so adaptability is key to meet the changing needs of our groups, and provide tasty, quality food. You will have good organisational skills, sound catering knowledge and experience in a busy kitchen.

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Positive and motivating leadership skills with effective communication
• A holder of, or working towards, Food Hygiene L3
• Experience of cooking for large groups and catering for a wide range of needs
• Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to work using own initiative
• Positive and solution focussed

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 26th May 2024.

Please don't delay, as we will be monitoring applications and contacting suitable applicants immediately to arrange an interview, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.