Kitchen Shift Lead or Cook (bank hours only)

Have you worked in the catering industry before?

Do you have a passion and skill for cooking?

Would you enjoy cooking for our guests and being an important part of their outdoor learning experience?

Do you have good leadership skills?

Then look no further!

Bank hours only
Shifts are within the hours of 6am and 8pm
Our centres are open Monday to Sunday

Bank Kitchen Lead for all centres

Our centres are located at:

High Ashurst, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
Henley Fort and Angel Blue, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
Thames Young Mariners, Ham near Kingston and Richmond Upon Thames, TW10 7RX

Apply for Bank Kitchen Lead for all centres

We are seeking experienced caterers to lead our shifts in the kitchen at our busy outdoor education centres.

The Kitchen Team Lead is a really varied position, requiring good organisational skills, sound catering knowledge and experience in a busy kitchen.
You will lead the shift, prepare, cook, and serve to our guests who range from school children through to adult groups.

Each day is different, so adaptability is key to meet the ranging needs of our groups: providing tasty, quality food.
From time to time, we deliver themed events which will bring your creative skills to life!

Serving and cooking outdoors are all a part of these exciting events which add to the variety of this role.
Other areas of responsibility include staff mentoring, ordering, menu planning and stock control.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Take a look at our residential video about residentials at High Ashurst to get a flavour of what we do!

If you are interested in the role

For an informal chat, call Robin Ridsdale on 01372378901 or email Robin. Ridsdale@surreycc.gov.uk

Part time or bank contracts available.

Apply for Bank Kitchen Lead for all centres

What are we looking for?

Leadership skills which are positive and motivating
A holder of, or working towards Food Hygiene Level 3
Excellent craft skills
Experience of cooking for large groups
Excellent planning and time management skills
Ability to work using own initiative
Effective communication skills
Experience of catering for a wide range of needs, special diets or allergies
Positive and solution-focused
An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out during recruitment
You will be scheduled to work at your local centre where possible, High Ashurst being the main base during winter. High Ashurst is in a remote locations, so please consider your transport arrangements.

What are the benefits of working for SOLD?

Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience for our guests
Training, development, and ongoing support
Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
Working with a range of customers and projects
Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations
Health and wellbeing staff benefits
Local government Pension Scheme – contributions range from 5.5% to 12.5% of pensionable pay based on earnings.
Family and lifestyle discounts to include discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, weekends away, holidays, gifts, etc.
Employee assistance programme
Access to further courses and training

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please call Robin Ridsdale on 01372378901 for an informal chat or email Robin. Ridsdale@surreycc.gov.uk