Commis Chef Job Pack

December 2016

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Thank you for your interest in working for UK Youth. UK Youth is the largest national body for the youth sector who, via our members and affiliates, reaches an extensive network of youth clubs and over 700,000 young people. This is a really exciting time to be joining this 105 year old dynamic and energetic organisation, as we grow our reach and impact over the coming year. Avon Tyrrell - As a leading outdoor learning venue, the UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre at Avon Tyrrell is dedicated to the continuous development of young people. Let us help you create adventures that realise potential and leave you with incredible memories. Through an extensive range of adventure, outdoor learning and tailored programmes, we recognise and reward achievements made outside the classroom, providing the opportunity for everyone to ‘Experience, Learn and Develop’. UK Youth is a leading national youth development Charity supporting over three quarters of a million young people, by developing, promoting and delivering a range of innovative education programmes in partnership with a national network of member organisations. Our aim is to enable young people all over the UK to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised. If you have loads of experience, energy and motivation to help us ensure that every young person is a positive force for change in their own life, and the lives of others, then please read on, and we look forward to receiving your application. Please find enclosed the following:

Job Description including Person Specification

Diversity Monitoring Form (separate document)

General Information on UK Youth To apply for this position, please forward a complete CV and covering letter of one page or less. Please ensure that your application fully addresses the key requirements for the role. Please send to hr@ukyouth.org. Alternatively please post these to the address on the back page of this pack for the attention of Sharon Mackintosh. Please mark the envelope “Private – addressee only”. If we have not contacted you within 21 days after the closing date unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We would like to be able to write to every UK Youth applicant individually but must use our limited HR resources carefully. We hope you understand our policy on this matter. Please note that successful applicants for vacancies with UK Youth will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check as a condition of employment. We wish you every success with your application. Yours sincerely

Katherine Laking HR Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Commis Chef Department: Kitchen Reporting to: Head Chef / Second Chef Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Salary: £16,000 pa Contract: Permanent Location: Avon Tyrrell

KEY PURPOSE To ensure catering delivered at Avon Tyrrell meets and exceeds the expectations of all our guests and supports the efficient operation of the catering services provided by UK Youth at Avon Tyrrell. Demonstrating high levels of catering, dietary knowledge and customer service, thus helping to maximise Avon Tyrrell’s income and reputation in support of the UK Youth’s Mission and charitable objectives.

KEY TASKS 1. The Chef should:

a) Prepare, cook and serve as required whilst complying with policies on quality, quantity, food hygiene and portion

control; b) Monitor the quality of service, health and safety, personal and food hygiene; c) Ensure the kitchen work areas and rooms are kept clean and tidy at all times; d) Maintain a high standard of health and safety, personal and food hygiene within the kitchen and to keep up to date

with current legislation and ensure these procedures are adhered to; e) Ensure all staff when working in the kitchen meet Health and Safety, personal and food hygiene requirements; f) Ensure kitchen staff adhere to the Avon Tyrrell working practices when responsible for supervising them; g) To continually assist in improving the standard of kitchen service and support; h) Support the operation of a small cafe service for site guests; i) Deputise for the Second Chef as required.

2. To undertake administrative tasks as required in support of the Kitchen Department. This includes:

a) To check all deliveries and invoices are correct as per Avon Tyrrell Operating Procedures when duty chef; b) To assist in completing an annual stock check of all equipment and food.

3. To provide general kitchen support and interaction between different departments in support of the daily operations and

the development of Avon Tyrrell. This includes: a) Liaison with Guest Services Staff over catering lists and special dietary needs; b) Liaison with Activities Staff over their requirements and client needs; c) To report damage and record any damage and basic maintenance in the maintenance book; d) To put forward suitable suggestions for improvements to the kitchen and dining room for guests, the working

practices for the department and any other ideas that would improve the efficiency of the department; e) To undertake and attend training courses as and when required; f) To assist in the general maintenance of the kitchen and dining room fixtures and fittings; g) To ensure the dining room, servery and all area of the kitchen plus equipment are maintained to the highest

standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

The Role

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4. To be aware of and carry out the routine tasks listed in the Kitchen Operations Manual.

5. To maintain good standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene in all working practices and to assist in keeping records of checks carried out. To help with keeping up to date any risk and COSHH assessments.

6. To help supervise any seasonal staff or students/work placements, so they can carry out the tasks required effectively and efficiently.

7. To cover regular weekends on a rota with other kitchen staff.

GENERAL Always to act as a positive ambassador for the organisation, contributing to the effectiveness of meetings, the sharing of

knowledge and experience, and the development of UK Youth and its profile. Attend one to one meetings and annual appraisals with line manager Participate proactively in staff meetings, team meetings and other meetings as required. Work effectively with colleagues to achieve objectives Support colleagues from other teams to achieve their objectives raising the profile of the organisation using all marketing

and communications mechanics/tools Take reasonable care of his/her own health and safety and for that of others who might be affected by his/her work, as

required by law and described in the relevant operating procedures and policies for his /her area of work. Undertake any other duties and reasonable requests that are in keeping with the nature of this post.

RESOURCES FOR WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL IS RESPONSIBLE Resources All kitchen and dining room equipment and consumables Kitchen stock

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The jobholder is responsible for working with a wide range of individuals and organisations, often at senior levels. These include:

Young people supported by, or involved with, UK Youth Staff of UK Youth UK Youth’s Trustees UK Youth’s Network of youth organisations (members) UK Youth’s Vice-Presidents, Ambassadors, VIP supporters and key funders UK Youth’s customers and potential customers Members of the public Friends of UK Youth

The Job

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Number Person specification Essential Desirable

1. Hold qualifications in City and Guilds 706/1/2 minimum requirement or NVQ Level 2 in catering, or equivalent, or the equivalent experience

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2. Hold Foundation and Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety

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3. The ability to perform catering tasks to a high standard and deal with guests in a friendly and helpful manner.

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4. A good understanding of allergens and special dietary needs X

5. Experience of working effectively with a wide range of organisations and individuals, including building and maintaining good relationships

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6. IT skills, Microsoft office

X

7. A pro-active approach, self-motivated and enthusiastic with initiative and commitment to achieving results, able to work efficiently independently and within a team environment, promoting the organisation at all times

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8. Good administrative skills

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9. Excellent time and workload management skills with proven experience of meeting deadlines

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10. Full driving-licence

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11. Flexible approach to work and working hours, including willingness to work regular weekends and occasional evenings.

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12. Discretion and judgement, and experience of dealing with sensitive information

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13. Takes account of the need to work within budgets, save costs and maximise income in carrying out daily tasks

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14. Very good interpersonal, customer care and communication skills and empathy with the needs of young people

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Person Specification

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Who We Are

Our History UK Youth was founded in 1911 as the National Organisation of Girls Clubs. It became the National Association of Girls Clubs and Mixed Clubs in 1944 and the National Association of Youth Clubs in 1961. In 1987, it became known as Youth Clubs UK and adopted its current title UK Youth in 2001. In 2010-11 it celebrated its centenary year.

Who We Are UK Youth is a leading national charity that empowers young people to take control of their own lives and reach their full potential. We do this by connecting a vast network of youth groups across the UK and running a range of innovative programmes that help young people develop the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in life. Young people today face the triple whammy of high unemployment, high costs of living and poor pension provision. They are growing up in a world where education and training are expensive and offer no guarantee of employment, there is little job security, and employer investment in professional development and career planning is declining. Yet, despite this, most young people remain remarkably positive, generous with their time and energy, and keen to ‘give back’ to society. At UK Youth we believe we must work alongside young people to find solutions to these intractable problems and empower them to completely reshape their role in society. To every young person who says ‘I can’t’, our job at UK Youth is to say ‘you can’.

Through UK Youth Young People: Learn Vital life skills

Become more employable

Gain recognised awards and qualifications

Take action to improve their communities

Organise national events and make their voices heard

Experience the benefits of outdoor learning We sit at the heart of a network of regional youth associations and national partners. We support them through training and publications and providing a wide range of free resources and activities.

UK Youth has developed a sector leading reputation for working with corporate funders and attracting major investments for national projects that are delivered locally through our network members, with support from our national staff.

UK Youth’s projects create opportunities for young people to be actively involved in the decision making process. Many of our biggest national projects are youth led and young people make up over 15% of our Trustee Board. UK Youth Voice, our national youth steering group ensures that we put young people at the heart of everything we do. This steering group of 16-25 year olds plays a major role in governing the charity and shaping the development and delivery of our programmes.

UK Youth has offices in London but our historical base is our Outdoor Activity Centre at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest National Park. Over 17,000 young people each year experience the opportunity to learn outside the classroom.

The Team UK Youth currently employs 80 skilled and dedicated staff across England. Our staff are primarily based between Avon Tyrrell and our London Office, with a number of home-based staff across the country.

The Trustees We have a highly committed Board of Trustees which includes three young trustees from our youth steering board UK Youth Voice, CEO’s of regional and National Youth Organisations, corporate executives, academics, and finance professionals.

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To apply for the position at UK Youth, please forward an up-to-date CV together with a covering letter of one page or less, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

You are also invited to complete and return the enclosed diversity monitoring form. The information on the form will be treated as

confidential, and used for statistical purposes. The form will not be treated as part of the application.

Applications should be made by emailing your CV and supporting statement to hr@ukyouth.org

Applications can also be posted to:

Sharon Mackintosh; Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre, Braggers Lane, Bransgore, Hampshire, BH23 8EE

Warranty

The applicant warrants that she or he has not at any time either been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence associated

with or relating to any sexual offence. As UK Youth meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants offered employment will be subject to a “Standard/Enhanced” disclosure check

from the Disclosure Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final

warnings, as well as convictions. Having a conviction etc. will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the

circumstances and background to your offence(s). It is agreed by the applicant that the Charity is hereby authorised to carry out

such checks or enquiries.

The applicant also warrants that she or he has the right to work in the United Kingdom. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration

Act requires UK Youth to make document checks on all potential employees in this regard; these checks will be made at the interview

stage. (Refer to www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information)

If you have any questions or queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information or wish to have an

informal discussion, please contact our HR Manager, Katherine Laking, on telephone 020 3137 3812.

How to Apply

UK Youth

Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

Braggers Lane, Bransgore,

Hampshire, BH23 8EE

020 3137 3810 www.avontyrrell.org.uk