Assistant Chef in Scarborough

Permanent, Part Time (18 hours per week)About the roleThe Plaxton Court restaurant was remodelled in April 2023 and is open to residents and the public 7 days a week for lunches and for booking parties and events.

It is set in the extra care community which consists of self-contained properties with residents who can choose whether to eat in the restaurant, in their own homes or elsewhere.

The vibrant restaurant at Plaxton Court offers a multi choice, varied menu, which is nutritionally well balanced.

Ingredients are locally sourced where possible, contributing to the sustainability of the wider community.

We are seeking an Assistant Chef to support our Catering Supervisor in the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen, ensuring our reputation for food quality is consistently maintained.

You will use fresh, good quality ingredients which are locally sourced where possible, to prepare and cook delicious nutritional meals for residents and visitors.

There will be no split shifts or night work, this role is to work daytimes only and the hours are over 2.

5 days per week.

About youWe are looking for someone who holds an appropriate catering qualification, and who has previous relevant catering experience.

You will have working knowledge of Food Safety regulations and we would prefer a Food Safety Level 2 certificate: however, training can be given.

Personable, friendly and a good communicator, you will be able to work as part of the team (and be the team supervisor when on shift) and understand financials and working to food cost budgets, although training will be given.

About usJoseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the Northeast providing homes and support services to 2,500 residents.

How to applyTo find out more about the role or to apply, please review the vacancy information.

Apply now via our quick and easy application form - this will only take you 5-10 minutes once you click Apply.

Closing date for applications is 13th July 2024.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing up to and after the closing date.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed.

Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background.

We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals.

We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme