Seasonal Cook

Description:

We are looking for a Seasonal Cook to join our Adventurous Scout Adventure team based in Hawkhirst, Northumberland.

Location:  Hawkhirst Scout Adventures, Plashetts, Hexham NE48 1QZ

Salary:  £29,537.60 (Pro-Rata) Band C, Level 3 - (inclusive of Market Supplement)

Term: 6 months Fixed term contract

Working Hours: 40 hours per week –required to do some weekends where required

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

About the Seasonal Cook Role: 

As the seasonal cook, you will be providing delicious and nourishing meals that contribute to the overall enjoyment of their time at Hawkhirst. You will also be joining our great team of over 30 international staff and volunteers who provide memorable experiences for our young people.

What we are looking for in our Seasonal Cook:

You will be joined by a Kitchen Assistant to help you create a great catering environment which includes, menu planning, preparing meals & Leading Volunteer team to comply with Food Safety in kitchen and ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld.

At least 2 years working in a large professional kitchen environment,ei schools or mass catering

Proven competence in providing basic catering for up to 200 for Breakfast and Lunch

Experience of problem solving in a customer service focused environment.

Some experience in either an educational, outdoor educational or visitor experience environment.

Confidence working in a values based working environment.

Hold a suitable food hygiene qualification (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene)

Key responsibilities as our Seasonal Cook:

Preparation and cooking of a varied range of nutritious food for guests and staff at mealtimes

Serve the food to an exceptional standard and interact with the guests and volunteers in an appropriate, knowledgeable and helpful way at all times, in particular with regard to allergens and other dietary requirements

Assist in the service and clearing of all food, beverages and utensils

Assist with routine and deep cleaning of the kitchen, food storage, service and dining areas, including heavy and light equipment and machinery, crockery and cutlery, in accordance with the cleaning schedule

As our Seasonal Cook in return, we offer you:

Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department

Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)

Plenty of opportunity for learning and development

28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years

Four extra days to look after your family when they need you

Three extra days over Christmas (that’s our gift to you) 

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Flexible working hours

Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits

Study and volunteer leave

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Monday 17th June 2024

Interview – This is a?rolling recruitment campaign where we are actively reviewing applications daily and arranging interviews virtually. Please don’t delay submitting your application.

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

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