Commis Chef

Location: Madingley Hall

We are seeking to appoint a Commis Chef to join a busy, award- winning team, working with fresh ingredients and achieving the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 1 or equivalent and a basic food hygiene certificate, with experience in a commercial kitchen within a quality hospitality led venue. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently in a pressurised environment are essential.

Madingley Hall is a beautiful venue set in expansive grounds, and just a few miles from Cambridge city centre. Parking is freely available to staff, and a bus service runs close by. There are currently around 150 staff working at the Institute, comprising a mix of academic, administrative, and hospitality-based roles.

As well as running its academic programmes, the Hall actively promotes wedding receptions, catering events, individual bed and breakfast accommodation and social events. At any one time there will be up to 180 short-term customers/students on the site, up to 84 short-term residents (one to five nights) and functions and events taking place (anything from concerts for 100, garden parties for 500, to wedding receptions and lectures).

The role-holder will be expected to work 5 variable days per week, with specific days determined by a rota system to cover the peak operational hours Monday to Sunday including a requirement to work split shifts. In return we offer a 10% split shift allowance, generous annual leave entitlements, training and development opportunities, an extensive employee benefits scheme and a contributory pension scheme.

The role-holder is required to uphold high standards of service delivery required by the business.

The successful candidate will be creative and passionate about food preparation and service, with a good knowledge of HACCP and COSHH systems. The ability to work under pressure is essential, and some experience of a commercial kitchen environment would be advantageous.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Further information is available at the link below. Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Paul Johnson, Head Chef on paul.johnson@ice.cam.ac.uk

Questions about the application process may be directed to: HR@ice.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 20 October 2024 Interviews will take place soon after the role closes.

Please quote reference EA43533 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Closing date: 20 October 2024

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