Overview
Do you enjoy cooking, without the pressure of a restaurant environment? Use your previous experience to help us work towards our Environmental Education charity’s mission.
This is a permanent full-time contract which allows you to achieve a great work/life balance with no late shifts. Our shifts end by 7:30 PM, giving you evenings to relax or explore the Lake District. We have accommodation available, so you could relocate and live and work in one of the UK’s most stunning landscapes, with outdoor adventures right on your doorstep.
£27,350 - £29,024 plus excellent benefits – including 28 days leave + bank holidays, life assurance, a health cash plan and more. The role is eligible for our “Golden Hello” welcome payments up to £2,400 pro rata, paid in regular installments during the first year of employment (Terms and Conditions apply).
We’re committed to helping you grow—whether it’s advancing your culinary skills or stepping into a leadership role.
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature. We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so we provide great benefits to reward and support you while you work with us.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Chef you’re a key part of our Hospitality and Catering team. You’ll be supporting the Lead Cook and play an important role in delivering catering service to resident groups that visit us at our Field Studies Centre.
* Play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences, contributing to a kitchen that runs smoothly and efficiently.
* You’ll do some hands-on cooking, kitchen management and deputising for the Lead Cook as needed, as well as assisting with the supervision of the catering team.
* We usually operate fixed mealtimes with one or two sittings, using set menus with two or three food choices.
* Split shifts are common with a breakfast shift typically 7-11am, and dinner shift from 3pm-7.30pm at the latest.
Keen to know more? Learn more about a day in the life of a Chef at the Field Studies Council in the vacancy pack for full responsibilities of this role.
Where you’ll be based
The Field Studies Council Blencathra centre is in a magnificent setting, with unrivalled views of the Lake District. We welcome over 9,000 visitors each year from schools, colleges, universities, and other organisations. Our visitors come from all over the UK, and for many it is their first trip to the Lake District World Heritage Site. We have been awarded the Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award, which recognises organisations that go the extra mile to ensure healthy, nutritious, and sustainable meals. Join us in serving meals that delight and reflect our commitment to a sustainable future!
Who We’re Looking For
You will have some previous catering experience and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, line managers and customers. We ask that all our chefs have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, we’re happy to help you get it before you start. You’ll need to successfully complete the certification, ensuring you have a good understanding of food safety, before you can begin the role.
It’s Important To Us That You Have
* A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
* A natural pride in the work you produce
* A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
* A professional manner in all that you do
* An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
* A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
Does this sound like the new opportunity you have been looking for?
If you don’t meet every requirement listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply and tell us about the unique skills and experiences you can bring to the role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
Benefits
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
* Financial – Competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
* Health and Wellbeing – Health Cash Plan; 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
* Discounts – Reward programme with discounts and cashback on everyday purchases.
* Additional benefits – Flexible working where roles permit, plus learning and development opportunities.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Katy Boreham on 017687 79601.
Applications will be reviewed on arrival, so don’t miss your chance to join us - apply today. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Blencathra on a rolling basis. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. As an Investors in People charity, we recognise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams with a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision. If this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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