Chef Assistant (Apprentice)

The Role and Department

"Passionately delivering an outstanding experience"

We are a team of over 500, providing fresh and exciting catering throughout Durham University. This includes college dining halls, college bars, college cafés, visitor attractions and branded retail catering outlets.

Our students are extremely important to us but we also provide catering to University colleagues, commercial guests, and VIPs including royalty.

Chef Assistant (Apprentice), working alongside the Head chef, and as part of the food production team, the post-holder will consistently show great enthusiasm, prepare, cook and present a wide range of foods to the highest quality in line with prescribed recipes and training given.

Conscientious, with excellent attention to detail, they have a passion for food and service excellence.

Whilst the post-holder has a dedicated college/outlet, there may be times when they are required to work in other food production areas e.g. event support, as part of their training The post holder will also assist with day to day cleaning of kitchen and catering equipment, receipt and storage of goods, checking and signing for deliveries.

Catering team members will be expected to adopt and promote a flexible approach to working, and to undertake any or all of the tasks outlined below regardless of their designated shift.

Successful candidates are expected to promote a positive image of University Catering and Durham University at all times.

Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, Dave Walker would be happy to speak to you.