Cook

Job Title: Cook

Location of work: The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill

Salary: £21,327 - £24,123 per annum

Basis: Permanent, full time.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to join the dedicated and friendly Harlequin team, working in the café kitchen. The role involves delivering the menu of freshly made sandwiches, hot food, cakes and snacks, whilst maintaining the highest standards within the kitchen.

The role is for 36 hours a week, five days out of seven. Although the role can require weekend working, there will be regular opportunity to have the weekend off and you will be working mainly during the day with the occasional need to work in the evening.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming team in a vibrant arts venue, delivering a great range of hot and cold food while maintaining a good work-life balance.

About the Person

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced cook with a background of working professionally or in a commercial kitchen.
• Has experience of implementing and maintaining high food hygiene and safety standards in a busy kitchen.
• Is experienced in stock ordering and rotation.
• Is motivated, capable and hardworking.
• Can work well on their own and as a supportive member of a team.
• Has a food hygiene qualification to level 3 or higher.
• Is willing to undertake other training as required for the role.

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracy Donlevy, Bar and Catering Manager, on tracy.donlevy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: Wednesday 31 August 2022

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