Do you enjoy cooking, without the pressure of a restaurant environment? Use your previous experience to help us work towards our Environmental Education charity’s mission.
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Starting salary circa £25,625 per annum plus excellent benefits – including 28 days leave + bank holidays, life assurance, a health cash plan + much more (see the full list below)
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What you’ll be doing
As a Chef you’re a key part of our Hospitality and Catering team! You’ll be the supporting the Lead Cook and play an important role in delivering catering service to resident groups that visit us at our Field Studies Centre.
Keen to know more? Watch this video to learn more about a day in the life of a Chef at the Field Studies Council.
Please view the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.
Where you’ll be based
The Field Studies Council Blencathra centre is in a magnificent setting, with unrivalled views of the Lake District.
We welcome over 9,000 visitors each year from schools, colleges, universities, and other organisations. Our visitors come from all over the UK, and for many it is their first trip to the Lake District World Heritage Site.
We have been awarded the Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award which recognises organisations which go the extra mile to make sure visitors are receiving healthy, nutritious, and sustainable meals. Join us in serving meals that not only delight but also reflect our commitment to a sustainable future!
Who we’re looking for
You will have some previous catering experience and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, line managers and customers.
We ask that all our chefs have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, don’t worry – we’re happy to help you get it before you start. Just keep in mind that you'll need to successfully complete the certification, ensuring you have a good understanding of food safety, before you can begin the role
It’s important to us that you have:
Does this sound like the new opportunity you have been looking for?
If you don’t meet every requirement listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply and tell us about the unique skills and experiences you can bring to the role.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Come and be part of the team!
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
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Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Katy Boreham on 017687 79601
Applications will be reviewed on arrival, so don’t miss your chance to join us - apply today!
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Blencathra on a rolling basis.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
