Head Chef Recruitment Pack
Head Chef Recruitment Pack Re: Head Chef Dear Prospective Candidate Thank you for your interest in the position of Head Chef with Kent Union for our Greenwich & Kent Students’ Unions Together (GK Unions) partnership at the Medway campus. The Partnership: The Greenwich & Kent Students’ Unions Together partnership is a unique set up in that it provides student union services to students from the universities of Greenwich and Kent studying at the Medway campus. The partnership means that we have close working relationships with each of the students’ unions (Students’ Union University of Greenwich & Kent Union) to ensure the students at Medway have access to services and are represented effectively. Kent Union (the representative body for students of the University of Kent) is the managing partner for the GK Unions partnership meaning that all financial and legal aspects of the partnership are the responsibility of Kent Union’s Board of Trustees, and hence this role being employed directly by Kent Union. The Student Hub The Universities have invested £5million into transforming a former swimming pool and skittle alley into a Student Hub for its’ students. The Hub is flexible social study and entertainment space, and includes a great bar and catering outlet named The Deep End. The building was opened in January 2017 and we are now looking to recruit a Head Chef to produce fresh, quality dishes. The Head Chef must have worked in a fresh food environment before and be capable of managing and motivating a team. They will be responsible for all areas of kitchen management and must have a good knowledge of Food Hygiene Legislation and Allergens. GK Unions prides itself on being a great employer and we’re looking for an enthusiastic, committed and professional individual to take on the role of Head Chef. The Partners: Kent Union are a successful, vibrant and exciting organisation with a bright future ahead of us. We have achieved a great deal in the last few years with more than doubling in size to our current £10 million turnover, 500 employees and approximately 2,500 volunteers. Included in the Sunday Times 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For, for eight years, we believe we are one of the best students’ unions in the U.K. For further information on Kent Union please visit www.kentunion.co.uk Students’ Union University of Greenwich represents the students of one of the largest London Universities with around 20,000 students across its three main campuses in Greenwich, Eltham and Medway. For further information on Students Union University of Greenwich please visit www.suug.co.uk This pack should provide everything you need to support your application. It contains:
Head Chef Recruitment Pack
Job description Person specification Copy of full advert Summary conditions of appointment Summary governance and management arrangements Application and selection process and timetable
If you require further information, please contact our Robert Buckingham-Pegg on 01227 823252. Yours faithfully
Robert Buckingham-Pegg Head of Catering and Licensed Trade Email:
[email protected] Tel: 01227 823252
Head Chef Recruitment Pack
Job Description Job Description - The Deep End Head Chef Department: GK Unions Reports to: Deep End General Manager Direct Reports Catering Staff Role Purpose: The post-holder will have specific responsibility for delivering the Student Hubs’ Catering provision with The Deep End. The post holder will be responsible for producing fresh, quality dishes that to adapt to suit seasonal trends. The post-holder will be responsible for all areas of kitchen management and will ensure that The Deep Ends’ catering provision is of a consistently exceptional standard.
Duties and Responsibilities Financial Responsibilities: 1. To be responsible for stock management, ensuring effective systems are adhered to at all times and wastage is minimised. 2. To work towards and achieve a set of pre-defined targets to achieve catering revenues and gross profit margins, under the direction of the Head of GK Unions. Responsibility for People 1. To effectively communicate individual, team and organisational goals to all team members in the kitchen 2. To give regular and constructive feedback, and ask for feedback from the team on how you are leading in the kitchen to improve service. 3. To assist with the formation of kitchen rotas, in order to manage staff effectively at the best times 4. To lead in the training of new kitchen staff 5. To assist in the recruitment processes involved in employing new catering staff. Operational Management/ decisions 1. To ensure that the Union’s Health and Safety Policy and Health and Safety legislation is adhered to at all times, in particular the requirements of Food Hygiene legislation and allergen legislation 2. To develop detailed food specifications and ensure the catering provision is delivered to a consistently high standard. 3. To prepare, cook and control the catering products within The Deep End ensuring food is consistently served in a timely manner and exceeds the required standard. 4. To ensure the outlet is sufficiently stocked and that products are served in line with criteria set out in the latest food directive. 5. To ensure that daily and weekly cleaning duties are carried out in line with the specification set by The Deep End Management Team. 6. To continually review catering trends, recommending new suppliers to improve the profitability and efficiency of the operation; ensuring where possible the use of local and organic produce. 7. To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment in the outlet and the cleanliness of all operational areas in the Kitchen. 8. To lead on menu innovation and develop the food offer on a continual basis, ensuring the menu reflects seasonal trends.
Head Chef Recruitment Pack 9. To ensure that Kent Union’s procedures on the employment and ongoing management of Tier 4 Student Staff is adhered to at all times. Expected Behaviours 1. To attend training sessions, and appropriate meetings as and when required by Kent Union 2. To contribute to the positive image of Kent Union with students, University and the local community 3. To ensure systems are in place to reduce Kent Unions’ impact on the environment 4. To act as an ambassador for Kent Union and show loyalty to the organisation, abiding by the Union’s Constitution, policies and procedures at all times 5. To undertake other tasks and responsibilities compatible with the level and nature of the post as required by your manager from time to time Summary of terms
This is a full time, permanent post Hours of work: 35 hours per week Normal place of work: The Deep End – Student Hub, Medway Campus Salary: circa £21k Working pattern: Monday to Friday, evening and weekend work on an occasional basis
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Person Specification Job title:
The Deep End Head Chef Essential
Qualifications Appropriate Professional Qualification Health & Safety Qualification First Aid Certificate Level 3 food hygiene Certificate Experience Chef experience in a busy, customer-focused, catering environment. Demonstrable record of working in a team to achieve outstanding results Experience of stock management Experience of developing a kitchen to maximise of the overall efficiency and productivity of the area Knowledge A comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation, particularly Food hygiene A thorough understanding of best practice in stocktaking, stock control, kitchen equipment and cash security Skills Good communication skills, with the ability to relate to people at all levels Ability to work under pressure and maintain customer service standards Demonstrable record of reliability A confident and resourceful individual who can operate in a challenging and busy environment Values/attitudes Evidence of commitment to Continuing Personal and Professional Development A commitment on equal opportunities who values diversity and removes barriers to equality A flexible and adaptable approach to work A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service
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Head Chef Recruitment Pack
Head Chef -The Deep End Circa £21.5k 35 hours per week Generous pension scheme 37 days annual leave, rising to 42 after 5 years Thank you for your interest in the position of Head Chef with Kent Union for our Greenwich & Kent Students’ Unions Together (GK Unions) partnership at the Medway campus. The Post and Post-Holder: The Universities of Kent and Greenwich have invested £5million into transforming a former swimming pool and skittle alley into a Student Hub for its’ students. The Hub, which opened in January 2017, is a flexible social study and entertainment space, and includes a great bar and catering outlet, The Deep End. We are looking for a Head Chef to deliver the Student Hub’s Catering provision with the Deep End and ensure food is served to a consistently high standard. The post-holder must have experience in working in a fresh food environment and be capable of managing and motivating a team. They will be responsible for all areas of kitchen management and must have a good knowledge of Food Hygiene Legislation and Allergens. The post-holder will be a self-motivated, hard-working and flexible individual who works well both in a team and on their own. They will achieve outstanding levels of customer service through effective staff management, and will have experience of working in a catering operation. GK Unions prides itself on being a great employer and we’re looking for an enthusiastic, committed and professional individual to take on the role of Head Chef. The Partnership: The Greenwich & Kent Students’ Unions Together partnership is a unique set up in that it provides student union services to students from the universities of Greenwich and Kent studying at the Medway campus. The partnership means that we have close working relationships with each of the students’ unions (Students’ Union University of Greenwich & Kent Union) to ensure the students at Medway have access to services and are represented effectively. Kent Union (the representative body for students of the University of Kent) is the managing partner for the GK Unions partnership meaning that all financial and legal aspects of the partnership are the responsibility of Kent Union’s Board of Trustees, and hence this role being employed directly by Kent Union. The Partners:
Head Chef Recruitment Pack Kent Union are a successful, vibrant and exciting organisation with a bright future ahead of us. We have achieved a great deal in the last few years with more than doubling in size to our current £10 million turnover, 500 employees and approximately 2,500 volunteers. Included in the Sunday Times 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations To Work For, for eight years, we believe we are one of the best students’ unions in the U.K. For further information on Kent Union please visit www.kentunion.co.uk Students’ Union University of Greenwich represents the students of one of the largest London Universities with around 20,000 students across its three main campuses in Greenwich, Eltham and Medway. For further information on Students Union University of Greenwich please visit www.suug.co.uk For an application pack and more information please visit http://www.kentunion.co.uk/careers/ To apply please return your completed Application and Equal Opportunities form to
[email protected] Closing date for applications: Tues 24 October 2017 midday Interviews will be held on: Weds 1 November 2017
Head Chef Recruitment Pack Summary Conditions of Appointment Salary The grade for this Head Chef post is will be grade 5 with a starting salary of £21,277. Staff normally move up one incremental point annually, subject to performance. Probationary arrangements This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, with 1, 3 and 6-month reviews. Notice Period The notice period for this position is one month. Annual Leave Entitlement The post-holder is entitled to 23 days’ leave, increasing by 1 day a year to a maximum of 28 days; 6 ‘customary’ days’ leave, normally taken over Christmas; and the 8 statutory leave days for England. Total entitlement is therefore 37 days in year 1, rising to 42 days after 5 years. Pension The post-holder is entitled to join Kent Union’s Career Average Related Earnings (CARE) pension scheme with salary sacrifice, in which Kent Union contributes 16% and employees contribute 6% of salary. Alternatively, the post-holder can join a personal pension scheme through Scottish Equitable, in which Kent Union contributes 6% and employees contribute 3% of salary. Hours of Work The contracted hours are 35 hours per week and will include daytime and occasional weekend and evening work. Additional hours where necessary. Work-Life Balance Kent Union is committed to facilitating a healthy work-life balance and has cutting edge flexible working policies, including extensive maternity, paternity and grand-parent leave; generous adoption and parental leave entitlement; facilities for sabbatical leave; the option to work from home on occasion and time off for volunteering. Equality of Opportunity Kent Union is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and will endeavour to meet the needs of any candidate who fulfils the requirements of the person specification.
Head Chef Recruitment Pack Summary Governance and Management Arrangements
Why we’re here - our mission We are a charity that supports students at the University of Kent; we:
Stand up for students Help them have the best time at Kent Prepare them for life after Kent
Why we do it - our beliefs We believe every student at the University of Kent should have the opportunity to try out new experiences, have fun, make new friends and be part of a community; we believe every student should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential in life, have a voice in society and make a difference. We believe that Kent Union is integral to empowering students to realise this belief. Where we’re going - our vision Our Vision is for students at Kent to have one of the best student experiences on the planet, to be the best students’ union in Europe and to be a world class employer in the Not-for-Profit Sector; we know this is ambitious, but our strategic plan, our culture, our values and our mission will help us achieve our vision. How we’re perceived - our values Bold – we are brave and courageous; we stand up for students’ rights; we are innovative and we challenge the status quo Inclusive - we welcome all people and appreciate their uniqueness; we are champions of equality and diversity Supportive – we look out for people; we want students to succeed in life so we offer transformative experiences for them to get involved in; we ensure our staff have a healthy work-life balance
Legal Status Kent Union is an unincorporated association and a registered charity. The Union has a Board of Trustees, which is legally responsible for all aspects of the organisation. Democratic Structures Kent Union is a membership organisation; all students at the University of Kent are automatically members of Kent Union. The membership provide strategic and political direction through the Union’s democratic structures, including referenda, the Annual General Meeting, Union Council, four debating zones and seven elected Trustees.
Head Chef Recruitment Pack The Trustees The Trustees of Kent Union are the five ‘sabbatical officers’, four ‘external’ trustees and four ‘student’ trustees. The sabbatical officers and two of the student trustees are elected each year by and from the student membership of Kent Union. The sabbatical officers take a year out of their studies (or immediately after graduating) to serve as a trustee; they can stand for re-election for a second year if they choose, but can serve for no more than two years. Unlike the trustees of most registered charities, the sabbatical officers are paid a living allowance and work a normal working week. The four student trustees have all the responsibilities of being a trustee, but are still studying and fulfil their duties on a ‘part-time’ and voluntary basis. Two of the four student trustees are elected by cross-campus ballot and take office on 1 July each year; the other two student trustees are selected via a recruitment process in the October of each year. Staff and Management Structure Kent Union employs approximately 500 staff to provide services for its members. Staff are of two types – approximately 360 student staff, who work whilst completing their studies at the University of Kent; and approximately 140 career staff – professionals who have made working at Kent Union part of their career. The Board of Trustees oversees the work of staff through the Chief Executive and Director Group, who in turn manage staff through the 15 senior managers, each of whom is responsible for one of the Union’s Departments or a strategic function.
Application and Selection Process and Timetable Recruitment and Selection Timetable 25 September 24 October (midday) 24 October 1 November
Advertise position Applications close Shortlisting Interviews
Applications To complete the application process, please visit www.kentunion.co.uk. Alternatively, to request an application pack, please contact our HR department on
[email protected] or 01227 824220. Please ensure that you pay particular attention in your application to detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Candidates are also required to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be separated from applications prior to shortlisting. Completed applications must be received by 24 October, midday. Website Kent Union’s website contains further background information about Kent Union to help potential applicants. Potential applicants are encouraged to look at the website prior to applying; the website address is www.kentunion.co.uk
Head Chef Recruitment Pack Further Information and Questions For an informal conversation, further information or any questions about this opportunity, please contact our HR department on
[email protected] or 01227 824220
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