Casual Chef

Job title: Casual Chef 

Location: Port Vale Football Club; Vale Park, Hamil Road, ST6 1AW

Contract type: Casual contract (you will be required to work all matchdays)

Report to: Executive Chef

Job Purpose: 

Work alongside and support our kitchen team delivering exceptional food in one of our busy kitchens.

PRINCIPLE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Involves working on match days, as well as providing support on prep/event days
• Food preparation, cooking and finishing dishes to the standard required
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
• Complete food safety management system documentation where relevant
• Cleaning, and helping maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
• Adhering to food safety standards
• Operate and clean specialist kitchen equipment following safe handling procedures
• Receive and check internal and external deliveries of food items, equipment and chemicals and store correctly

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Previous kitchen or similar event catering experience is essential
• Banqueting experience preferable
• A valid level 2 food hygiene certificate as a minimum
• Flexibility of working hours
• Preferably an NVQ level 1,2,3 professional cookery (or equivalent) or relevant experience in the role

PERSON SPECIFICATION: 

• A fast learner and an interest in working in a kitchen
• Willingness to adhere to health & safety rules
• Good organisational skills
• The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a team
• Patience and able to work calm under pressure

Safeguarding Statement

Port Vale Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.

Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013).  Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS and references.

Equality Statement

Port Vale Football Club is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.