Chef - Based at Myerscough (Preston Campus)

My career at Myerscough College – Inspiring Excellence

About the role

Are you a friendly and approachable team member with a keen interest in Catering/Hospitality?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

As a Chef, you will be passionate about producing fresh locally sourced food and committed to delivering a high standard of service at all times.

Using your excellent interpersonal skills and your ability to work in a team, you will work alongside other talented Chefs being responsible for the day-to-day production and service of food.

You will mainly be working within our state-of-the-art two-million-pound restaurant and kitchen, catering for residential students, students, staff and visitors of the College.

In addition, you will get the opportunity to demonstrate your flair by catering for VIP diners, BBQ nights, themed menu events, the College Country Fair, the College Christmas dinner and various conference events.

Why join us?

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with UCLAN and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.

Visit our website https://bit.ly/CareersAtMyerscough for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people. 

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do. 

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants. 

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the HR team. 

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria. 

Hours

39 Hours Per Week

Department

Catering and Residential Service

Location

Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary

£19,337 to £23,317 per annum relating to qualifications and experience, this salary is based on 37 Hour Week

Reference No

C-PC-39

Closing Date

Tuesday 2 August 2022