Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title – Private School Chef
Reference No. – ID65828
Salary - £10.75 per hour
Benefits –Annual closure between Christmas & New Year, Free meals on duty, Group pension scheme, referral scheme, discounted gym usage, free car parking, employee assistance programme & staff accommodation when available
Location – Thirsk
Do you have a passion for catering & would like to work as part of a friendly team with a strong work ethic, taking advantage of some great benefits then this role could be for you.
We are looking for a Chef with previous high volume catering experience along with basic food hygiene & health & safety qualifications in catering. You would be working as part of a large catering team and assisting in the running of the kitchen of this private boarding school n North Yorkshire. This role would be ideal for a candidate based in the Thirsk, Kirbymoorside & Helmsley area with access to your own transport. Shift patterns mean you would be finishing no later than 7.45pm and would be expected to work weekends as and when required.
Role:
- Working with the Head Chef & Sous Chef making sure food preparation is completed daily up to the requirements of the school
- Monitoring the Health & Safety in the kitchen
- Making sure the general cleanliness of the kitchen is kept up.
- Attend all relevant meetings & training sessions.
- Assisting with large special functions as and when required
- Support the bakery sections as and when needed.
- Working across all sections of the kitchen
Requirements:
- Worked previously in high volume catering outlets.
- Relevant food safety qualifications
- City & Guild or equivalent catering qualifications
- Passion for high quality fresh food
- Full UK driving license.
- Complete relevant school application forms prior to interview & undertake an Enhanced DBS prior to the start date.
For further details please contact Roxanne Murphy at Castle Hospitality on 01904 405251 and email your CV to roxanne@castle-employment.co.uk
Castle Employment is an award-winning recruitment company based in Scarborough, Leeds and York. With over 50 years of experience, we deliver a market leading service building long-term relationships with our candidates. We offer an honest, straightforward approach, tailored to deliver exactly what our candidates need.
Castle Employment provides temporary, permanent and contract employment opportunities throughout Yorkshire and the UK. Our highly experienced team of consultants are all specialists within their field of recruitment and have a thorough understanding and knowledge of their roles ensuring that they can deliver a perfect match for your career aspirations.
At Castle Employment Group, we recognise and appreciate the value of high-quality candidates – so only right that we reward the people who introduce them to us.
Simply refer a friend to us, and if we find them a temporary or permanent position we will reward you with a shopping voucher to spend on yourself.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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