About the Role

Role Title: Chef (Term-Time only)

Hours: 35-hours per week (to be worked flexibly) over 38 weeks of the year

Salary: £17,456.27 - £19,268.46 per annum (Band A)

Reporting to: Head Chef

Role Purpose: To support the kitchen operation to deliver exceptional food to a wide and diverse range of students.

Main Responsibilities and Activities

• Cook and prepare a wide range of food safely and hygienically.
• Deliver amazing customer service when in customer facing positions.
• Support catering delivery across the campus when required.
• Ensure all catering equipment is cleaned and properly maintained.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in designing new menus and services.
• Support the development of new Student Staff, ensuring they are safe and maintain food hygiene at all times.
• Work alongside Venue Management and Student Staff to ensure food orders are correct and delivered to the correct customer.
• Ensure compliance with the Union’s policies, University policies and all relevant legislation – including Health and Safety, 1992 Education Act and Data Protection.
• To ensure all allergen information is always Up-to-date.
• To comply with all current food safety legislation, ensuing all documentation is fully complete.
• Ensure food safety standards and records are maintained across all catering areas.
• Help our Full Time Officers achieve their manifesto commitments.
• Actively engage in student-facing projects and activities of all kinds as required.
• Be an enthusiastic advocate for student leadership and the organisation’s values.
• Maintain your own professional networks and promote the Union on a local and national level.
• To undertake such other duties of a comparable nature as may be requested by the Venue Management Team.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• An in-date Food Safety qualification - preferably Level 2 or above.
• Experience of working in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, Fire and Health and Safety regulations.
• Have a passion for quality food and an interest in current food trends.
• Understanding of kitchen financials- i.e. GP %.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work as a team as well as using own initiative.
• Ability to record keep in relation to food safety practices.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks.
• Amazing customer service skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Calm disposition especially when under pressure.

Values and Behaviours

• A demonstrable commitment to Salford SU’s values, mission and purpose.
• A strong commitment to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Comfortable working in a democratic, student-led environment and being an enthusiastic advocate for student voice and representation.

Apply Now!

To apply for this role, please send an email to su-hr@salford.ac.uk with the subject line "Chef (Term-Time Only)", details of how you meet the person specification, and a copy of your CV. 

We will close the role upon appointment of a candidate.