You will support the Head Chef in the organisation and running of the University kitchens and counter service. You will be responsible for developing food provision across a variety of outlets, delivering and developing the event & hospitality menus.
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To oversee the day-to-day organization, preparation, and cooking of all meals to a high standard in all catering outlets on campus and areas in the central Production Kitchen.
- Support the head chef with developing food trends on an ongoing basis, ensuring the catering offer at the university is modern, exciting, & innovate.
- Support the head chef with achieving food cost targets and achieving budget
- Assist in the planning and delivery of events such as graduation, open days, weddings, summer schools and conferences.
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Cooking Qualification or equivalent experience
- Recent experience working in a commercial industrial or public catering role
- Passion for food and excellent service delivery
- Experience of staff training
- Basic IT skills
Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £ 33,002 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Interview dates - 4th & 5th August
- The University operates a No Smoking policy to promote a healthier work environment.
- The contract is 5 out of 7 days so a day off may be given in the week in order to work a weekend shift. Due to operational requirements some flexibility of working hours will be required in order to meet business needs. The department can be open 7 days a week and post holders will be required to work on a 5 out of 7 rotating pattern. Covering early mornings, evenings & weekends. Advanced notice will be provided.
- Clean driving licence. Some driving to other units may be needed.
- Reasonable notice will be given and the appropriate enhanced rate of pay in accordance with conditions of service will apply.
- Annual leave to be approved by the Head Chef in accordance with the operational needs of the service. Peak business is September to December and several events in July, Annual leave will be limited throughout these periods
- This post is based primarily at Newton Park; the postholder may be required to work at our other campuses.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
