You will work with the kitchen team in all aspects of kitchen based mainly at: Rewley House and occasionally working at Ewert House, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DD. Working under close supervision, the Apprentice Chef will assist with food preparation and general kitchen duties, developing skills across various sections of the kitchen. The role requires a commitment to high food standards, hygiene practices, and efficient service delivery in line with business demands. Responsibilities include preparing meals to specification, maintaining cleanliness, minimising food waste, and participating in stock management and food safety procedures. Flexibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are key to success in this role, which also involves occasional kitchen porter duties and active participation in training and staff meetings.
The catering operation takes place on two sites:
·Rewley House, which is the main site of the Department. Breakfast and lunch is served here on a daily basis. Dinner is offered here, depending on business requirements.
·Ewert House, Summertown – the Department runs a number of courses at Ewert House, some of which require catering.
Main duties & responsibilities of the role
·To prepare food to the standard set out by the Head Chef.
·Work to deadlines to assist the team in the prompt service of all meals and services, at the required times, to the clients’ standards of satisfaction.
·Work in all areas/sections of the kitchen to develop a good working knowledge of each.
·Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at all times with particular attention at the end of service.
·Minimise food waste.
·Put away food deliveries, checking the quality of food products delivered and reporting any discrepancies to the Department and supplier.
·When necessary and rostered or requested to do so, carry out kitchen porter duties such as washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and restaurant service china, cutlery and glassware.
·Attend all staff meetings and training courses as requested.
·Assist in ensuring the security of stores, cupboards and any other kitchen areas.
·Attend to any other reasonable requests by senior colleagues.
Health & safety
·Adhere to company and legal requirements.
·Ensure that you prepare all food to good hygiene levels.
·Ensure receipt, storage and handling of all food is done according to procedures, when taking responsibility for deliveries.
·Maintain full compliance with the Food Standards Safety Guidelines-Safer Food Better Business for Caterers.
·Assist in maintaining correct procedures for all stores and store rooms – including stock rotation.
·Complete all necessary paperwork regarding temperature control when preparing food.
·To ensure that standards of personal hygiene are followed at all times.
Enquiries about the vacancy to, Mark Bedford mark.bedford@conted.ox.ac.uk or Debbie Pennington debbie.pennington@inspirolearning.co.ukTraining:Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship StandardApprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 18 months training and the employer and Inspiro's Regional Trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.Training Outcome:This vacancy contract is for 2 years and 3 months.Employer Description:Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts.
We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise.
Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford.Working Hours :36.5 Hours 5 days out of 7 Rota Shifts between 6.30am - 9.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
