Assistant Chef - Common Lane
Role Introduction
Our Assistant Chefs hold a key role within the College, and have an important part to play in making the boys’ experience of College life as good as it can be. As an Assistant Chef you will be responsible for supporting the Chef with Catering Services in the kitchen and pantry ensuring that boys are provided with nutritionally balanced meals in the Common Lane boarding house as well as supporting several of our other boarding houses.
As a member of the Boarding House community you will also have the opportunity to be actively involved in the life of the House, for example through involvement in boys’ sports, plays and musical productions.
**Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the recruitment process for these roles may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.**
Main Duties
Key Tasks and Responsibilities |
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The Ideal Candidate
You may enjoy this role if you are/have:
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Benefits
Here is what we can offer you:
- A competitive salary
- 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution)
- Free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities, including an indoor gym and swimming pool, 40 football/rugby pitches, a 2km rowing lake, 19 cricket pitches and 50 tennis courts.
- Subsidised lunches during term time
- On the job training in function work and fine dining, from dinner for 6 to canapé parties of 250 people
- All staff receive a certified allergen awareness course
- Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification
- Basic health and safety training
- In-house buddy training
- The opportunity to work in Bekynton, our main dining hall catering for boys and staff
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme
- Free eye care vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts at local retailers and businesses
Potential Career Progression |
We are keen to help our employees progress their careers. For those who would like to increase their level of responsibility, there is scope to develop and move to an Assistant Head Chef role, Head Chef role or equivalent position. There are also a variety of other roles within the College, which you could move into, depending on your skills and experience. |
About the College
Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
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