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Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Matlock Part-time
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Mount Cook Adventure Centre is a not\-for\-profit outdoor activity centre.

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a small, supportive team and is looking for an alternative to the traditional hospitality industry.

As part of our team, you'll play a vital role in preparing delicious, wholesome meals for a variety of visiting groups, including school children and a whole host of diverse guests

Pay: £13\.88/hour

Responsibilities include:

  • Working with and leading the catering team to deliver high quality meals to outlined specifications

  • Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for groups varying in size from 50\-150

  • Supervising staff to ensure food hygiene standards are constantly maintained in accordance with organisational policy and EHO quality standards

  • Maintaining the cleanliness standards of the kitchen at all times

  • Liaising directly with the Catering Manager regarding all aspects of the catering department within the centre
The ideal candidate

Essential

  • Experience in catering for large groups in a similar hotel/hostel environment

  • Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including evenings and weekends

  • Be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently using own initiatives

  • A passion for working with young people and be prepared to commit to Mount Cook’s values and current tourist industry standards

  • Confidence and competence to lead a service and a small team

  • A passion for creating good quality and healthy food

  • Understand a wide variety of dietary requirements
Desirable
  • Level 3 Catering Supervisor Food Hygiene qualification
This role is subject to a DBS check and in line with the requirement of the current immigration and asylum legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the U.K.

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: £13\.88 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Experience:
  • Large group cooking: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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