Are you looking to start your career in catering or looking for a new challenge then this could be the job for you, it’s a great place to learn new skills or further develop your current skill sets.

As a department we like to build a career pathway with achievable career progression and opportunities, time off over Christmas and Easter to spend with friends and family and the generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days.

Background

The Department of Estates and Facilities Services is responsible for developing the University’s estate and improving the University experience for staff, students and visitors.

For further information about the Department please use the following links:

https://cccu.canterbury.ac.uk/estates-and-facilities-services/our-services/our-services.aspx


The Role

We are looking for a Chef to join our well-established Estates and Facilities Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University

You will work as part of a team in the food and beverage outlets across the Canterbury Campus providing catering and hospitality services. The post of Chef will be involve working in any of the Catering kitchen’s that include food court, Atrium Cafe, St Georges lounge bar, Food Trailer, hospitality, banquets and functions.

The Person

We are searching for a highly motivated individual with a flexible approach and be able to meet the expectations of providing a consistent and quality service to students, staff and external visitors.


The ideal candidate will be:

Customer focused
Delivering a first-class service to students, staff and external clients.
Working with the Chef de parties in any kitchen to agreed menu’s and specifications
Willingness to learn new skills and develop as an individual
Working with the Team to maximise student experience
Team player to be consistently working with colleagues to ensure the best service is offered
Be able to work alone and still maintain high standards of service

How to Apply

Start date for applications: 25th September
Closing date for applications: 1st November
Interviews are to be held w/c 11th November

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications are received.

Informal enquiries to Louise Mallon –James.kilford@canterbury.ac.uk

Operations kitchen Manager on (01227 923040).

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world-famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.

Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with a number of benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of a diverse workforce.

We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.


Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ05353.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.