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Job Title: ChefAll candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.Salary: 27,144 (pro rata- so roughly 18,000 for part time)Hours: 25Days: 09:30-14:30, Monday-Friday - Some work over the Christmas period will be requiredLocation: NW1 1JRJob Description:To lead on planning and provision of a daily hot lunch service for young people experiencing homelessness accessing our day centre, providing a nutritious and balanced meal for up to 100 people.To manage health, safety, and food hygiene in the kitchen, ensuring the service is compliant with food standards regulations and maintain a food hygiene rating of 4+.Main Tasks and Responsibilities:The Chef is part of the NHYC Youth Work Team and reports to the Service Manager (Day Centre). They have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensuring the highest standards of safety and food hygiene.Responsibilities include:Working independently on the daily preparation of nutritionally balanced vegetarian and meat dishes for up to 100 people, catering to allergens and dietary requirements.Planning and organising meals using own initiative and within budget, creating varied and interesting menus as well as culturally diverse food throughout the week.Leading the daily kitchen cleaning schedule and ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations, cleanliness, kitchen safety and accurate record keeping (HACCP).Maintaining thorough hygiene and safety records and providing relevant reports in a timely manner.Completion of weekly order forms, coordinating deliveries and management of stock including stock rotation, checking dates and minimising food waste.Ensuring that the kitchen area and its equipment are cleaned to the highest standard and in working order at all times, raising repairs or faults in a timely manner.Training young people to help in the preparation of food and other kitchen duties, when agreed with Service Managers.Ensuring that Health and Safety or safeguarding issues are addressed as a priority.Communicating effectively with colleagues from across the organisation to ensure the smooth running of the food service, including attending regular briefings, team meetings, and reflective practice with NHYC colleagues.Information Management:To produce and maintain accurate and useful information in a range of formats in order to promote effective service delivery and evaluation.This will include:Daily completion of kitchen hygiene, cleaning, food temperatures, fridge/freezer temperatures, meal and safety logs to a high standard.Using internal NHYC emails, databases and other systems for monitoring and communication.Reviewing Personal Performance and Development Needs:To be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement.This will include:Continuously reviewing own working practices in line with feedback and current best practice to identify strengths and areas for development. Undertaking development and training opportunities as needed.Ensuring any mandatory training certificates for the roles are kept up to date, including Food Hygiene.Other:To contribute positively to the development of the team, service and New Horizon Youth Centre.This will include:Following NHYCs organisational and staff policies, procedures and performance expectations in all functions of the post.Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Service Manager, Head of Services or Director of Operations.We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:Experience planning, preparing and cooking healthy, balanced meals in a professional catering kitchen or busy community kitchen (e.g. community centres, schools, colleges, day centres, or residential centres).Demonstrable experience catering for significant numbers (50+) within clearly defined daily service schedules and mealtimes.Experience coordinating and managing regular food orders and deliveries in the kitchen, as well as weekly stock rotation to minimise food waste.A proven track record meeting the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and experience managing daily and weekly cleaning schedules, cleaning rotas and food hygiene procedures.A current professional Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above, and willingness to work towards a Level 3 Award.Experience maintaining a 4+ rating kitchen and an understanding of the importance of Environment Health checks.Experience keeping clear and accurate kitchen records such as HACCP documentation, temperatures, stock levels, meals and cleaning schedules.Able to communicate and liaise with a diverse staff team, working as a team player to ensure a smooth-running order of the kitchen and the day centre.Ability to maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with young people on a day-to-day basis, and to coach and encourage young people to help in food preparation.A demonstrable passion and excitement for food and engaging others in food.A high level of knowledge of health and safety issues in a working environment, including a thorough understanding of kitchen safety and risk assessments in order to keep self and others safe.A working knowledge of and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it applies to a supportive service and in the workplace.Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements.Experience and knowledge around safeguarding policy and procedures for children and vulnerable adults.Willingness and ability to work outside of normal office hours on occasion (within New Horizons flexible working hours arrangements) and over the Christmas period.Other benefits:30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays and some additional time off over ChristmasEmployer contribution of 6% to a group personal pension schemeEnhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including 24-hour helpline, access to counselling, contributions towards medical expenses, discounted gym memberships, high street vouchers and moreClinical Supervision and Reflective PracticeStaff Loan Policy, including Cycle to Work schemeGenerous Training budget and a Diversity Leadership ProgrammeRegular Staff Away Days and teambuilding activitiesYou will need a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role and your passion. Once you have been shortlisted you will also be asked to complete an application form.Should you require any special assistance with your application, please reach out to the recruitment account manager Niamh.#J-18808-Ljbffr