Chef

The Role

To apply for this role you will first need to complete a profile, you can do this by clicking on Profile to the left of this screen or if you are using a mobile device click on 4 squares icon at the top right of your screen. To continue through each stage of your profile please click on the 3 lines at the top left of your screen on a mobile device.

You will need to ensure you complete ALL sections of your profile and the declarations before you can submit your application. Once you have completed your profile select Jobs from the left hand menu to complete your application in full.

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities but you can submit a CV and we will consider it alongside your application form.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the Recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 283 and we will be happy to help.

Portland Charity are looking for a Chef to work with our professional on-site catering team to prepare, cook and serve high quality meals to our learners, citizens, staff and visitors. We are a SEN college and registered care home providing care and education to people with a wide range of disabilities.

We are looking for someone who is able to work as part of a large team in a busy kitchen environment with experience in a fresh food preparation catering environment. As well as preparing daily meals for our learners our catering team offers services for onsite functions including weddings throughout the year.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by having a look on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

The advertised salary is subject to a pending pay award effective from 01/04/2023.

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do, we are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

·        enhanced holidays and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday

·        you are eligible for a Blue Light Card

·        free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme 

·        free parking on site

·        everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Working Hours

As a Chef at Portland Charity the typical working hours are 38 hours per week with 1 in 4 weekends. The typical shift begins at either 7:00am or 10:00am and ends at either 3:00pm or 6:00pm. We support flexible working at Portland Charity and would be happy to discuss part time working with you at your interview.

There is an opportunity for overtime to support our functions and weddings throughout the year.

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities but you can submit a CV and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to create a profile on our online recruitment portal, Face Ed.

Please click on the “apply” button and this will take you to the link to create a profile.

You will need to ensure you complete ALL sections of your profile before you can submit your application.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the Recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 283 and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application you can contact our Recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/

https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

Benefits

Qualifications