Job Title: Chef

Location: Blackheath, Greenwich

Salary: £22,971 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time

Working Hours: 28.5 hours per week

About Morden College:

At Morden College we are committed to providing services that support our residents to live independent and healthy lives. More than 250 older people live in Morden College's almshouse accommodation, on two sites in Blackheath and Beckenham, and in our Care Home.

As part of the Morden College team, you will be committed to challenging ageism, promoting healthy ageing, and combatting loneliness while promoting equity, diversity and inclusion within communities. You will be comfortable with using technology to deliver consistent, equitable, and sustainable services at all times across the charity. You will be a role model for our values and committed to a purposeful, responsible community that is a great place to live and work.

Our team of passionate Chefs prepare delicious meals using excellent quality of nutritious fresh food for our colleagues, our Residents and their families. Our 60 seats cover Café is located within the John Morden Centre, which is a vibrant space where people meet, eat, take part to fun events, develop and enjoy a variety of interesting hobbies. Our Chefs also provide our Care Home Residents with a personalised service that caters for a variety of dietary needs ensuring that our Residents have access to a healthy and balanced diet all year round.

Please visit our website to find out more about us.

Purpose of the Role:

Prepare, cook and present food safely and efficiently using high quality ingredients according to the College standards, health and safety and food hygiene practices. Work collaboratively with other Chefs and contribute with new ideas to support the Catering Manager in the creation of new dishes and update of seasonal menus. Contribute to create a safe and fun work environment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Always ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas
• Ensure that the equipment is clean and safe to use
• Regularly check inventory levels
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use
• Cook healthy and nutritious dishes in accordance with our menus
• Adapt recipes to cater for special dietary requirements where needed
• Complete all appropriate company documentation, due diligence records and key tasks during your shift
• Comply with statutory and organisational requirements including but not limited to Health and Safety, Food Safety and Fire Safety
• Keep wastage to a minimum and ensure that wastage recording procedures are followed
• Deal with deliveries and report any loss or damages to the Manager or Supervisor on duty
• Work safely with kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the Manager or Supervisor on duty
• Keep knowledge up to date by completing mandatory and CPD training online and/or face-to-face
• Adhere to the College standards, policies and procedures
• Carry out management team requests and instructions

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar role or food production operation
• Level 3 Food Safety certificate
• First Aid certificate (desirable)
• Environmental awareness (desirable)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain level-headed during busy times
• Located within commutable distance to Morden College
• Menu planning and food service development (desirable)

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Experienced Chef, Kitchen Chef, Catering, Food Catering, Catering Chef, Chef Assistant, Food Preparation, Cook, Kitchen Manager, Food Hygiene, Kitchen Supervisor may also be considered for this role.