About St John’s College
St John’s College is one of the larger colleges within the University of Oxford. Founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas White, the College is a long-established member of the thirty-eight colleges of Oxford University. Like all colleges, it is an independent, self-governing establishment, which functions both as an academic institution and as a social and residential centre for its members. The College has around 650 students and 100 Fellows. For further information about the College, please visit our website at www.sjc.ox.ac.uk.
Overview of the Role
The Chef de Partie plays a vital role within the kitchen brigades. Under the supervision of the Head Chef and Second Chef, prepare excellent quality food from fresh, sustainable ingredients for the Fellows of the College, College staff, and students, along with conference and private events. The post holder will have experience within a similar environment and know all sections of the kitchen to prepare and provide excellent quality dishes using their initiative, involving fine dining and large-scale catering events.
Main Duties
General
· Under the direction of the Head Chef, prepare food to the highest standard within your section
· Adhere to portion and waste controls
· Stock up and replenish service points as necessary
· Ensure regular checks of equipment, reporting any issues to the Head Chef or
Second Chef
· Adhere to time schedules in the preparation and cooking of food, Safety Regulations
· Comply with the Food Safety Act, and adhere to the College Food Safety Management System and general food hygiene regulations
· Comply with Health and Safety regulations and fire safety precautions (including COSHH and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment)
· Be aware of and follow the College’s food allergy procedures
· Be willing to work in any other part of the College’s Catering area
Training
· Assist with the training of apprentice Chefs
· Participate in training to improve your standards and performance
Selection Criteria
Essential
· Relevant professional qualification (e.g. City and Guilds 706 1 or 2 or NVQ) or equivalent professional experience
· Experience of working across different sections in a large and busy kitchen and successfully preparing high-quality food using fresh ingredients
· Familiarity with current health and safety practices
· Good interpersonal and communication skills (including an intermediate level of written and spoken English)
· Experience of working flexibly and as part of a busy kitchen team
· Ability to work calmly under pressure
· Positive attitude to and pride in work
· Experience in providing good customer service
· Punctuality and reliability
· Flexibility regarding working hours (the post holder must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and help out where and when required)
· Smart appearance
Desirable
· Be passionate about food
· Accredited Level 2 Food Safety within the last two years
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Basic salary of £ 36,925.05 per annum. Domestic salaries are reviewed annually in August.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week as rostered by the Head Chef
Work patterns may vary between term-time and vacation periods, according to the needs of the College.
Holidays: Annual entitlement is 38 days, inclusive of 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) and is to be taken by agreement with the Head Chef. The College operates fixed closure days where you will be required to use holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Overtime: time worked in addition to your usual hours will usually be compensated for with time off in lieu of. Where pay is provided by way of overtime, this will be at “Flat Rate”, except designated “Special Holidays” (currently these are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, where overtime will be at Double Time). Overtime/Time in Lieu will only become applicable once full contractual hours have been worked in any given week.
Clothing: A uniform and safety shoes will be provided.