Nursery Chef job in Peterlee, County Durham

Nursery Chef

  • Employer - East Durham College
  • Reference number -
  • Sector - Public - local government
  • Department - Willerby Grove Campus
  • Location: - Peterlee, County Durham
  • Salary - £22,071 per annum
  • Duration - Permanent
  • Hours - Full time
  • Closing date - Monday, 06 January 2025

Job Description

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated Chef based at our Willerby Grove Campus  (with an expectation that you will be able to work across all 3 sites) on a full time permanent basis. 

Your role will be to prepare, plan and cook lunch and tea for the nursey, and to recognise the dietary and allergens for this area. 

Main duties:

  • To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Maintain Health & Safety and hygiene practices.
  • Comply with health & safety regulations and fire policy.
  • Report hazards to management,
  • Excellent customer care.
  • Rotation of stock control.
  • Maintaining the Cleanliness & tidiness of the kitchen (Daily). 
  • Maintaining presentation of the kitchen. 
  • Maintain the kitchen tools & equipment. 

Essential Requirement:

  • NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality or equivalent.

What we offer:

  • 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
  • LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions.
  • Free Gym Membership.
  • Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
  • 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
  • Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
  • Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
  • Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
  • Cycle to work scheme and much more.

About EDC

There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.? East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region.? Plus, the College recently gained its fourth ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating in a row.

The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.

At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. 

East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.

East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

More information about the College can be found on our website.

Contact information

To apply please visit: Nursery Chef (2024/JK034)

How to apply

Please see the contact information section above for details about how to apply for this job.

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