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The Quantock Restaurant at Taunton College is a modern, realistic working environment (RWE) which comprises of a training kitchen and 60 cover restaurant. The purpose is to prepare students for careers within the hospitality industry, integrating both theoretical and technical delivery fulfilling requirements of various qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Hospitality department, which has proven to be hugely successful for both students, employers and the community alike.
We are seeking an individual to support the development of the Catering and Hospitality provision due to the increase of student numbers and the diverse range of activities created by the existing teams. Ideally the candidate will have experience in both front and back of house within a prestigious hospitality business.
Part of the role will include responsibility for supporting the smooth running of the Quantock Restaurant and kitchen throughout the varied opening hours, this will include regular evenings on a weekly basis. The candidate will also provide an outstanding learning experience for all students whilst maintaining an exceptional dining experience for our restaurant guests.
They will support the existing team in the planning and running of the sessions in the Quantock Restaurant and kitchen, recent experience within a professional working kitchen is highly desirable. This will also include responsibility for delivering theoretical modules of study across several levels of cohorts.
We would welcome any queries regarding this role.
The successful applicants will be an individual who want to join a dynamic team who work in a challenging environment, has a real commitment to the development of skills and knowledge within the catering industry, as well as a desire to influence the growth of the sector as a whole.
UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
1. Generous pension scheme
2. Competitive holiday entitlement
3. Dedicated CPD days
4. 2 wellbeing days
5. 2-week Christmas closure
6. Opportunities for hybrid working
7. On-site discounted gym
8. Free parking
9. Discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
Safeguarding Statement
UCS College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding includes supporting physical and psychological wellbeing by safeguarding them from all forms of abuse.
We are a diverse organisation with the vision to be a world class education and training organisation.
Our values are:
Passionate and excited about learning
Inclusive and supportive
Responsive to student, employer and community needs
Always aspiring to the highest standards
Professional and enterprising
Innovative and creative
Friendly and welcoming
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