Chef de Partie needed at Magdalen College School, Oxford
OX4, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Contract Options is proud to be partnering with Magdalen College School, one of Oxford's most prestigious institutions, to recruit a talented Chef de Partie. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic culinary team and play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for students, staff, and visitors.
The shift will be Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break. Any overtime will be paid at £20.44 per hour. You will also be required to work 7 weeks during the holidays, 4 hours per day, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Dimensions
Magdalen College School Is an Independent Day School Serving Breakfast and Lunch.The School Operates a Traditional Monday to Friday Calendar.MCS Currently Has 977 Students and Roughly 175 Staff
We Have a Main Dining Hall Serving Roughly 700 Lunches Per Day.We Also Have 2 Retail Outlets – A Tuck Shop and A Coffee Shop.The School Does Like to Host, and We Do Boast with A Busy Hospitality Calendar.The School Does Compete in Sport with The Larger Independent Boarding Schools, as a Result We Host Sport Teas Most Saturdays.
Duties
In your role here at MCS Oxford we will need you to assist the Sous Chef as appropriate and where necessary to maintain high levels of food standards and presentation and over-all effectiveness of the staff output laid down in the Service Level Agreement and to the menu specification bespoke to Magdalen College School.
To assist and prepare all food with due care and attention, particularly regarding customers’ special dietary requirements: for example but not limited to, nut, dairy or wheat allergies.
To aid and have an active input in maintaining the 3-week menu cycles in line with the Magdalen College School menu specification.
You will have a flexible approach and will be able to cover all areas as detailed in rota incorporating breakfast and lunch services and when necessary to provide theatre cooking in either one of our retail outlets.
You will be required to work – On a rota basis – During some of the school holidays. This will be divided up fairly between the CDP team. You will be required to cook and serve lunch for a small group of Support staff who work throughout the year.
You will also need to assist and work school functions and outside hospitality as required, some of which may occur outside of normal working hours. Such functions will be shared between the chef brigade on a rota basis.
Ensure that appropriate methods of cooking and presentation are used to maintain the highest standards of production and service.
Assist with maintenance of goods received system to ensure statutory and quality standards are maintained.
Promote and maintain a friendly working relationship with colleagues. A real team player.
Main Assigments
Ensure that legal and company regulations regarding hygiene, health and safety are complied with.
To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the department’s activities.
Attend to any reasonable request.
Promote a good company image to customers and guests and use positive customer service practices.
Assist with the monitoring of production and wastage.
To take full responsibility for the allocated section within the kitchen that you have been assigned including allergen sheets, ingredients lists and the completion of cleaning rotas as an example
Qualifications
Proven experience as a cook in a school/college is preferred.
NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent
A valid Enhanced DBS check (Not older than 6 months)
Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
Strong level of literacy and numeracy
Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player
Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service times
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to set and maintain standards
Desirable
Ability to review problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions / approaches
Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification
Join Mgdalen School as a Chef de Partie, where your culinary skills will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests!
INDHS £13.63/hour