Salary: £18,000.00
36hours per week (worked on a shift pattern covering 7.30am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday and occasional weekend cover for holiday and sickness)
We offer good staff benefits including 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and pension scheme.
Arethusa Venture Centre provides adventurous experiences for young people in the Kent and London areas including schools, youth groups and young people from vulnerable/challenging backgrounds as well as those with disabilities.
You will manage a staff team to deliver a high standard of service, serving up to 120 meals per service, 3 meals a day. The meals will need to appeal to our client group providing them with variety and nutrition, with special attention to dietary needs. Experience of Hazard Analysis is essential. You will be responsible for Health and Safety in the kitchen and dining area, menu planning ordering through our procurement system and managing your staff team, this would include rotas planning, holiday cover and their supervision and development.
You will need to hold a foundation level in food hygiene or be able to achieve this within the first few months of employment. An NVQ level 2/3 in Food preparation and cooking (or equivalent), Food Allergy awareness certificate, a first aid certificate, and a valid clean driving licence is desirable.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years demonstrative experience in managing a kitchen and a team of staff.
Closing Date 05 June 2016
“Shaftesbury Young People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”
“Shaftesbury Young People has a diverse workforce and is committed to ensuring this diversity is reflected across all employment levels.”
Charity No. 311697
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