Seasonal Cook

We are looking for a Seasonal Cookto join our Adventurous Scout Adventure team based in Youlbury.

Location:  Scout Adventures, Youlbury, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HD

Salary:  £28,677.55, Pro-Rata, Band C, Level 3 - (inclusive of Market Supplement)

Term: 6-8 month Fixed term contract

Working Hours: 40 hours per week –required to do some weekends where required

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

About the Seasonal Cook Role: 

As the Seasonal Cook, you will be providing delicious and nourishing meals that contribute to the overall enjoyment of their time at Youlbury. You will also be joining our great team of over 30 international staff and volunteers who provide memorable experiences for our young people.

What we are looking for in our Seasonal Cook:

You will be joined by a Kitchen Assistant to help you create a great catering environment which includes, menu planning, preparing meals & Leading Volunteer team to comply with Food Safety in kitchen and ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld.

• At least 2 years working in a large professional kitchen environment,ei schools or mass catering
• Proven competence in providing basic catering for up to 200 for Breakfast and Lunch
• Experience of problem solving in a customer service focussed environment.
• Some experience in either an educational, outdoor educational or visitor experience environment.
• Confidence working in a values based working environment.
• Hold a suitable food hygiene qualification (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene)

Key responsibilities as our Seasonal Cook:

• Preparation and cooking of a varied range of nutritious food for guests and staff at mealtimes
• Serve the food to an exceptional standard and interact with the guests and volunteers in an appropriate, knowledgeable and helpful way at all times, in particular with regard to allergens and other dietary requirements
• Assist in the service and clearing of all food, beverages and utensils
• Assist with routine and deep cleaning of the kitchen, food storage, service and dining areas, including heavy and light equipment and machinery, crockery and cutlery, in accordance with the cleaning schedule

As our Senior Cook in return, we offer you:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Three extra days over Christmas (that’s our gift to you) 

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Thursday 15 February 2024.

Interviews will be held on Monday 26th February 2024.

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.