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Pembroke College, a vibrant and esteemed academic institution, is seeking a dynamic and hard-working individual to join as a Junior Chef de Partie. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role as part of a supportive and highly professional team focussed on delivering an exceptional service to the College’s students, Fellows, staff and guests.

Our friendly brigade deliver a wide range of events, from informal student catering to formal banquets for 150 guests. The position will offer genuine opportunities for career progression.

A 40-hour week is worked, rostered 5 days a week (5 days out of 7), typically either early shifts (7am to 3.30pm), or late shifts (12noon to 8.30pm), but there may be variations due to operational needs.

Major Tasks/Duties:

* Assisting the Head Chef in the daily production of all meals to the required standards within budgeted costs meeting the relevant Health and Safety criteria in accordance with regulations.

* Ensuring a constant supply of meals to all areas during service.

* Keeping a check on quantities and temperatures of food in hot plates etc., recording particulars on relevant forms, informing the Head Chef on any probable shortfall in any particular dish.

* Ensuring that any food samples and leftovers are correctly processed and stored.

* Ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of working area.

* Assisting with any special requirements i.e. buffets, conferences etc., as and when required.

* Ensuring hat any food to be left in the main coldrooms and freezer are stored correctly and tidily.

* Ensuring all ovens and stoves etc., are turned off at the end of the days work.

* Reporting hazards or breakdowns of equipment.

* Undertaking any training relevant to the position of Junior Chef de Partie.

Benefits include membership of the University staff pension scheme, a travel pass and Cyclescheme loan scheme, and free meals are provided at lunchtime when the College kitchens are open. The College also offers an Employee Assistance Programme to assist the health and wellbeing of its employees. The post-holder will receive a paid holiday entitlement of 30 days a year