Head Chef
Are you an experienced chef that thrives in a high energy environment and has a passion for creating delicious nutritious menus? If so we would love to hear from you.
The details for this post are as follows:
Information About The Post
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
We have a busy Catering Department with several cafes and a shop. Most of our service is during weekdays in term time, although we have two boarding houses requiring reduced evening and weekend term time service. There are also occasional events out of normal hours. We seek a Head Chef to work 45 hours a week and 40 weeks a year, with the exact hours to be agreed with the Catering Manager.
You will assist in the running of the department, ensuring high standards of food preparation and service, creating and delivering exciting menus and ensuring the team works to appropriate standards of hygiene and safety. You will be a skilled Chef with experience of leading a team in a busy kitchen. You will be well organised, cheerful and able to relate positively to staff and to our students. You will have a City & Guilds/HND/NVQ level 2 or equivalent in hospitality and catering.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate who thrives in a high volume and lively working environment. Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th January 2025, with successful candidates invited back for a short selection session in the kitchen at a later date.
Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.
More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.
How To Apply
Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.
If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.