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Job Opportunities – Current Vacancies
SOUS CHEF / 2nd CHEF
Hours 37.5 per week – includes 5 seven-hour shifts over 7 days 11am – 7pm
(There is a requirement to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends in line with operational needs of the Kairos Centre.)
Reports to: Head Chef/Catering Manager and Director
Salary: £28,710 per annum (£14.72 per hour).
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
- To assist the Head Chef/Catering Manager in all aspects of food preparation and to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Catering Manager/Chef in the day to day running of the Kitchen and to meet the requirements of the guests and visitors as determined by calendar bookings.
- Has experience (minimum 3-5 years) in a busy industrial kitchen e.g. restaurants, hotels, schools, staff canteen. Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment.
- Assist with and take the lead, when required, with food preparation as directed by the Catering Manager/Chef- Starters, Soups, Main course, Sides and Desserts.
- Has experience in making pastry items from scratch. Confident with following S.O.P set out by the Head Chef and confident making breads such as soda bread, yeast loaf, and brown bread. Secure in making desserts such as sweet pastry, tarts, sponges, cheesecakes, brownies, pies and Afternoon Tea items including biscuits, cookies, buns, cupcakes.
- Has experience cooking for large groups alongside cooking and preparing large joints of meat- Roast beef, Gammon, Chicken, Fish as well as savoury pies, pasta dishes, traditional roasts and curries. Confident to deliver a three-course menu to large groups and adapt menus to special dietary needs.
- Has knowledge of, and experience with, food allergens and menus for vegetarians, vegans and complex dietary needs. Level 2 Food Safety and Handling refresher course can be updated.
- Proficient in computer use and is familiar with Microsoft Word and writing menus which include any allergens in the dishes provided.
- Able to problem solve, show resilience and be flexible to fulfil the demands and needs of the Centre.
- Confident in working alone on shift and strong ability to work as part of a team. Excellent communication skills as a fluent English speaker.
- Carry out all food storage and handling in accordance with the Food Hygiene regulations.
- Responsible for thoroughly cleaning and tidying the kitchen cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces, crockery and cutlery, sweeping and mopping all catering areas, storage rooms, and all equipment and utensils including fridge and freezers. Ensure that the kitchen and catering areas are left cleaned and secure at the end of the duty with floors washed and all windows and doors secure.
- Participate in regular checks on food stocks and disposing immediately of date expired stocks of food.
- Ensure the proper storage of chilled and dry foods.
- Assist the Catering Manager/Head Chef to ensure that legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, health and safety at work, and food hygiene in the kitchen and catering areas are observed and maintained.
- Immediately report unsafe/damaged appliances and utensils to the Catering Manager/Chef, or Director in their absence. Ensure that no faulty equipment is used by anyone until made safe or replaced.
- Attend staff meetings from time to time and participate in training activities as required.
- Be familiar with the fire precautions and all emergency procedures.
- At all times uphold the philosophy, values and ethos of the Kairos Centre.
Requirements for this role
| Work experience/
Knowledge |
Proven track record of kitchen experience, preparation, cooking in busy service periods is essential.
Knowledge of hygiene and health and safety regulations in the food industry is essential.
Experience in cooking for large groups/bulk cookery is desirable.
Experience in baking/Pastry is essential.
Level 2 Food Safety Handling is desirable, but not essential. Onsite training and online courses can be provided for the right candidate, pending completion of a successful probation period.
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| Education and qualifications | GCSE – English & Math’s or equivalent, City & Guilds Trade Qualifications or similar |
| Skills and
Abilities |
Excellent personal hygiene and practice.
Excellent food preparation and cooking skills.
Level of competence in following stand operating procedures- recipe cards.
Ability to work independently and safely.
Ability to follow instructions for evening groups, progressing to morning and lunch service.
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| Disposition and Attitude
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Commitment to the PSMG ethos and values.
Caring and positive attitude.
A team player and a personable, calm individual to be part of a friendly team. |
| Other factors
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Able to work flexibly. You may be required to travel to other sites if needed by the Charity. |
If you are interested in more information about this role or would like to be considered for this position, send an email to hrofficer@psmgs.org.uk with a CV or for more information.
Kitchen Assistant
Hours 37.5 per week – includes 5 seven-hour shifts over 7 days 11am – 7pm
Reports to: Head Chef/Catering Manager and Director
Salary: £25,264.00 per annum (£12.95 per hour).
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
- To assist the Head Chef/Catering Manager in all aspects of food preparation and to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Catering Manager/Chef in the day to day running of the Kitchen and to meet the requirements of the guests and visitors as determined by the forward calendar bookings.
- Assist with food preparation as directed by the Catering Manager/Chef.
- Carry out all food storage and handling in accordance with the Food Hygiene regulations.
- Responsible for thoroughly cleaning and tidying the kitchen, crockery and cutlery, catering areas, storage rooms, and all equipment and utensils including fridge and freezers. Ensure that the kitchen and catering areas are left cleaned and secure at the end of the duty with floors washed and all windows and doors secure.
- Participate in regular checks on food stocks and disposing immediately of date expired stocks of food.
- Ensure the proper storage of chilled and dry foods.
- Assist the Catering Manager/Head Chef to ensure that legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, health and safety at work, and food hygiene in the kitchen and catering areas are observed and maintained.
- Immediately report unsafe/damaged appliances and utensils to the Catering Manager/Chef, or Director in their absence. Ensure that no faulty equipment is used by anyone until made safe or replaced.
- There is a requirement to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends in line with operational needs of the Kairos Centre.
- Attend staff meetings from time to time and participate in training activities as required.
- Be familiar with the fire precautions and all emergency procedures.
- At all times uphold the philosophy, values and ethos of the Kairos Centre.
Requirements for this role
| Work experience/
Knowledge |
Proven track record of kitchen experience, preparation, cooking in busy service periods is essential.
Knowledge of hygiene and health and safety regulations in the food industry.
Experience in cooking for large groups/bulk cookery is desirable however onsite training will be given.
Experience in baking is desirable but not essential.
Level 2 Food Safety Handling is desirable, but not essential, onsite training and online courses can be provided for the right candidate, pending completion of successful probation period.
|
| Education and qualifications | GCSE – English & Math’s or equivalent, City & Guilds Trade Qualifications or similar
|
| Skills and
Abilities |
Excellent personal hygiene and practice.
Excellent food preparation and cooking skills.
Level of competence in following stand operating procedures- recipe cards.
Ability to work independently and safely.
Ability to follow instructions for evening groups, progressing to morning and lunch service.
|
| Disposition and Attitude
|
Commitment to the PSMG ethos and values.
Caring and positive attitude.
A team player and a personable, calm individual to be part of a friendly team. |
| Other factors
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Able to work flexibly. You may be required to travel to other sites if needed by the Charity. |
If you are interested in more information about this role or would like to be considered for this position, please call 0208 788 4188. Alternatively, send an email to hrofficer@psmgs.org.uk with a CV or for more information.
GENDER PAY GAP REPORT
This is our annual gender pay gap report for the snapshot date of 5 April 2024. We reported on a total of 400 employees, overall 85.5% of employees are female and 14.5% male.
- Our mean gender pay gap is 6%.
- Our median gender pay gap is 0.56%.
- We did not report on bonuses as no one has received a bonus in this pay period
Table 1: Pay quartiles by gender
This table shows our workforce divided into four equal-sized groups based on hourly pay rate. Band A includes the lowest-paid 25% of employees (the lower quartile) and band D covers the highest-paid 25% (the upper quartile).
| Band | Males | Females | What is included in this band? |
| A | 18% | 82% | All employees whose standard hourly rate is within the lower quartile |
| B | 11% | 89% | All employees whose standard hourly rate is more than the lower quartile but the same or less than the median |
| C | 11% | 89% | All employees whose standard hourly rate is more than the median but the same or less than the upper quartile |
| D | 18% | 82% | All employees whose standard hourly rate is within the upper quartile |
A quartile is one of four equally sized groups created when you divide a selection of numbers that are in ascending order into four. The “lower quartile” is the lowest group. The “upper quartile” is the highest group.
The figures in this table have been calculated using the standard methods used in the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017.
Women earn 99p for every £1 that men earn when comparing median hourly pay. Their median hourly pay is 0.6% lower than men’s.
