Kitchen Lead (bank staff)

Surreyoutdoorlearning; Dorking; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An outdoor learning organization is seeking a skilled kitchen lead/cook based in Dorking, England. In this role, you'll lead kitchen shifts, preparing and serving meals for various guests in beautiful outdoor settings. Key skills include experience in cooking for large groups, leadership abilities, and Food Hygiene Level 3 certification. The role offers flexible hours with potential evening shifts, contributing to a rewarding outdoor learning experience for guests.

Benefits

Training and development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Local government pension scheme

Family and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills required for kitchen leadership.
• Solid catering experience in a busy environment.
• Ability to adapt to different catering needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts and manage meal preparation.
• Cook and serve meals for diverse groups.
• Manage themed events and outdoor cooking.

Skills

Experience in cooking for large groups

Excellent planning and time management skills

Positive and motivating leadership skills

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3

Job description

Do you have a passion and skill for cooking?

Do you have experience leading kitchen shifts?

Would you enjoy cooking for our guests and being an important part of their outdoor learning experience?

We are recruiting for an experienced kitchen lead/cook.If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you.

About the job

The starting rate for this role is £16.91 per hour (£14.64 per hour plus £2.27 holiday entitlement). We offer flexible bank contracts and are particularly interested in people who can work evening shifts. These typically run between 1pm and 8pm.

Locations of our centres are:

• High Ashurst - Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
• Henley Fort and Angel Blue - Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH

High Ashurst and Henley Fort are in remote locations with limited public transport. You will need to be able to travel to the centres independently.

Please confirm your preferred location when applying.

About the role

The kitchen lead/cook needs strong organisational skills and solid catering experience in a busy kitchen.

You will lead each shift and prepare, cook, and serve meals for a wide range of guests, from school groups to adults. Your focus will be on meeting their needs and providing good-quality, tasty food.

No two days are the same, so you will need to adapt to the different requirements of each group.

At times, we run themed events where you can use your creativity. These may include outdoor cooking and serving, adding variety and interest to the role.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in cooking for large groups
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Experience in catering for a wide range of needs
• Positive and motivating leadership skills
• A holder of, or working towards, Food Hygiene Level 3
• Positive and solution-focused

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out during recruitment.

What are the benefits of working for SOLD?

• Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience for our guests
• Training, development, and ongoing support
• Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
• Working with a range of customers and projects
• Working at three unique centres in beautiful locations
• Health and wellbeing staff benefits
• Local government pension scheme – contributions range from 5.5% to 12.5% of pensionable pay based on earnings
• Family and lifestyle discounts to include discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, weekends away, holidays and gifts