At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! We value someone who embodies our People Promises: doing the right thing, being enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believing in Community spirit, being respectful, and enjoying their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. We are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
More About Your Role
We are looking to recruit a Chef on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head Chef and based in Chapelton, your role will include a range of responsibilities such as controlling and directing the food preparation process, approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer, and working closely with other Chefs, Kitchen Assistants, and front of house staff.
This role has a 40 hour working week, 5 days from 7, and will include weekends on a rota basis.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More About You
You will have previous experience working in a busy kitchen in a food preparation role and hold relevant qualifications and food safety certificates. You will understand the importance of health and safety in the kitchen and have the qualifications to evidence this. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work successfully as part of a team and with homeowners and customers.
The Benefits
We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there\'s always more we can do to make you smile, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role. Yours will include:
* Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
* Excellent holiday package
* Training and development
What\'s next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We\'re happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
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Please note that we may bring the closing date forward if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone\'s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.
Armed Forces
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent
Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn\'t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
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