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Chef at Welfare Catering

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/09/2026
Advert End Date:
11/10/2026 22:59
Salary:
£30,023 - £32,046 per annum
Hours per week:
37.00
Job Category:
Catering / Cleaning
Vacancy ID:
302309
Employment Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Post Number:
OPS2824(e)
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
11 Oct
Further Information
About us:
Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city providing catering, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.
We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. 
 
Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.
 
What we offer:
  • Competitive hourly rates of pay.
  • Up to 29 days annual leave per annum.
  • Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training.
  • Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you.
  • Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
  • Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle2work scheme
  • Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
  • Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
  • Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure. 

What we are looking for:
Are you a passionate chef/cook who enjoys making a difference through great food? We are seeking a reliable, flexible, and motivated individual to join our established Welfare Catering team.

We are looking for a dedicated Chef with excellent leadership skills who is passionate about cooking and committed to the people they cook for. Working 37 hours per week across three sites, you will play a key role in providing nutritious, high-quality meals for elderly individuals, many of whom have specialist dietary and nutritional requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, food safety, customer care, and teamwork. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient and welcoming catering service while delivering meals that meet the diverse needs of our customers.
 
We are looking for someone who:
  • Has a Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking (or equivalent)
  • Positive and motivated nature.
  • Has experience of supervision or leadership of a team.
  • Can manage, nurture and motivate others.
  • Can deliver high standards of meal production and service.
  • Can demonstrate good relationships with stakeholders.
  • Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines
  • Excellent time management.
  • Can demonstrate high standards of customer service.
  • Can develop and introduce new ideas for menus and foodservice.
  • Has strong interpersonal skills and is positive, innovative and solution focused.
  • Has experience of working in a catering environment.
  • A sociable and caring personality, with the ability to build positive relationships with the people we are catering for. 

This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
 
 
INTERESTED? 
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

If you would like to discuss this post, please call Angela Currie  mobile number 07974687782.
 
 
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