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Job Ref No. ECC0-577S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Starting Salary £24,257 per annum
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 18/03/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 25/03/2025  

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Chef

Starting Salary £24,257 per annum

Located at Stansted Airport College and Harlow College

37 Hours a week 7.00 am - 3.30pm Mon - Fri

Permanent

About the team

You should share our passion for delivering the very best service and exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis - It all starts with enjoyment; great tasting, healthy food that students look forward to and really love!

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative chef to join our team. This is a permanent position and is well suited to an individual that is looking for a role that is purely week days with no evenings but has experience of preparing fresh food in a high-volume kitchen.

The successful candidate will be required to ensure that all food is freshly produced and to the very highest standard, and it goes without saying that all health, safety and food hygiene requirements are met and complied with.

What we are looking for

  • A fun person who enjoys and takes the job seriously
  • Ambitious in wanting to provide the best service
  • An eye for detail and pride in your team's ability to deliver consistently
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Have a passion and commitment to provide good customer service
  • Have a flexible and positive approach
  • Have excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English. Must have Level 2 Maths and English

We are particularly interested in candidates who have proven experience and have a level 3 chef qualification. HACCP Compliant.

What we can offer

The successful candidate can expect the college to provide a uniform, a meal on duty, fund any training required for the role, invest in their professional development and opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package including:

  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • College Closure at Christmas and Easter
  • Enrolment in to Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Funded professional development and training
  • Free Parking
  • A friendly and supportive working environment

Still unsure if this is the right role for you?

Contact Stuart Smith onssmith@harlow-college.ac.uk or Alison Armitage ataarmitage@harlow-college.ac.uk for an informal discussion.

To Apply

Click on the link below or copy and paste the URL in to your browser

https://harlowcollege.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/188837?aisId=12&rmId=3692&src=3

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH ESSEX SCHOOL JOBS AS YOUR APPLICATION MAY NOT BE PROGRESSED

Closing date for applications18th March 2025 23:59

Interviews 25th March 2025

This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.

Please note training for this role will take place at our Harlow College campus.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Louise McFarland
Velizy Avenue, Harlow
Essex, CM20 3EZ
Telephone: 01279 868 033
Email: recruitmenthc@harlow-college.ac.uk

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