Boarding House Chef in Windsor

Location: Windsor

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Eton College

Job Hours: Full-time

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Role Introduction

We are seeking a Boarding House Chef who will be responsible for supporting the Catering Team with catering services in the kitchen and servery ensuring that boys are provided with nutritionally balanced meals within the Boarding House.

Our Boarding House Chef's are key roles within the College, and have an important part to play in making the boys’ experience of College life as good as it can be.

As a member of the Boarding House community you will also have the opportunity to be actively involved in the life of the House, for example through involvement in boys’ sports, plays and musical productions.

Working Pattern

You will be working 40 hours per week, 40.6 weeks per year. (You will be paid over 12 months)

You will be entitled to 5.6 weeks of holiday. (You must use all your entitlement (including any lieu days) during periods of school holidays. If a bank holiday falls during a school term period, you will be required to work this day and you will receive an additional day’s holiday in lieu.)

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Main Duties

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Preparation and service of Chambers (this is the boys’ mid-morning snack);

Preparation and service of all Boarding House functions;

Preparation and serving of year group evening meals each week, usually for 15 guests;

Provide cover for other Boarding House Chefs across the College as and when required;

To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post;

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;

Where required, undertake regulated activity, such as unsupervised contact with children, ensuring that safeguarding procedures are followed by providing safe and effective care at all times;

Good understanding and effective implementation of Child Protection procedures;

Commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;

All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;

Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

The Boarding House Chef duties include:

Preparation, cooking and service of all additional house functions;

Complete the daily food safety and allergen paperwork as required by Eton College Food Safety Management System and Food Hygiene Policy;

Ordering of food as required;

Cleaning down of the kitchen and servery each day;

Assist in the preparation and cook food for all meals for the boys, House Master, Dame and guests in other Boarding Houses when required;

Supporting all Boarding House catering across the College, covering absences in catered and non-catered houses;

Support all aspects of production and presentation of service, having regard for delivering high standards of health and safety, hygiene, nutritional value and allergen control and ensure non-compliance is reported in your kitchen to the Catering Manager;

Support the Catering team in all house functions to a high standard as required;

Assist in a monthly stock take;

Adhere to all parts of Eton College Food Hygiene Policy and Food Safety Management System;

Attend all annual training as requested and required by law and The College;

Be flexible to work across the catering operation in the College as required;

To work with the House Master, Dame and boys to increase the boy’s nutritional awareness;

Undertaking any other reasonable duties to help facilitate the smooth running of the Boarding House catering services;

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should:

Be experienced Assistant/Junior Cook/Chef

Be Qualified to Level 2 Professional Cookery and/or equivalent experience

Hold a Level 2 in Food Hygiene Certificate

Have experience of allergen control;

Have a clear understanding of Food Hygiene legislation;

Have the ability to co-ordinate and deliver event hospitality;

Be flexible in your approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude;

Have great attention to detail and take pride in your work – you’re keen to deliver the highest possible standards and you understand the impact your work has on boys who are away from home, especially boys who have recently joined the College and who are in unfamiliar surroundings;

Enjoy working as part of a team and you are happy to get stuck in and support your colleagues;

Have the ability to nurture a good working relationship with other departments;

Be able to work unsupervised and use your own initiative;

Have a good verbal communication skills;

Have good time management skills, well presented and have the ability to prioritise.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.