Chef

Hours: 30 - 37.5 per week

Salary: £12/per hour

Holiday Entitlement: 38 days (pro-rata)

About CentreStage

CentreStage is a dynamic, inclusive, and exciting arts and wellbeing charity in the heart of Kilmarnock, residing in the regenerated Kilmarnock Academy building.

CentreStage is for everyone, of any age and from any background. We offer free opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people, care experienced people, people with Additional Learning Needs, older adults, people with dementia and anyone who wants to experience the arts and improve their wellbeing in a place where they feel safe, valued, and included. Through providing access to the arts for all, people of all circumstances are experiencing improved mental health, reduced isolation and improved life opportunities.

Our Vision & Values

To create a community where everyone can experience the joy of music, arts and wellbeing, and seamlessly access all they need to flourish in life.

Our vision is underpinned by our values of Hope – Inclusion – Aspiration – Joy.

The Role

We want someone who genuinely cares about people and takes pride in all that they do - striving for excellence and can pay attention to the important details of our customers’ needs and requests - able to think on their feet and remain calm under pressure. At CentreStage we’re about going above and beyond with our customer experience everyday.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Food

·       Store, prepare and cook ingredients correctly to deliver a quality product that is safe for the customer.

·       Set up, prepare, and clean to company standards whilst working in a fast paced, time bound environment.

·       Ensure that stock is managed and controlled.

People

·       Support the kitchen team to deliver high standards of service and customer satisfaction during service periods.

·       Support an open, honest, and engaging culture where team members can excel.

·       Drive own personal development within position using support functions where necessary.

Compliance and Quality

·       Ensure you are fully compliant and that you are aware of your responsibilities for Health & Safety and Food Safety.

·       Complete kitchen documentation as required.

·       Always maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

·       Complete Due Diligence recording.

Skills & Experience relevant to the role:

·       Can work at pace on behalf of customers and actions requests quickly.

·       To go the extra mile and ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to all customers and events which includes shows, events,                     classes, room hires and meetings.

·       Has the ability to identify customer service problems or issues before they arise.

·       Is multi-skilled and flexible and able to work as a team across all areas of the venue.

·       Is well-organised and can work in a systematic way.

·       Be flexible to work across daytimes, evenings and weekends when required.

·       Attention to detail to deliver consistency across all dishes.

·       Enthusiastic and committed to driving high standards.

·       Highly organised and thrives being part of a team.

·       Positive outlook with a good degree of energy, resilience, and a flexible attitude.

·       Previous experience in a busy commercial kitchen will be advantageous.

As part of the recruitment process you may be expected to demonstrate your hospitality skills. To apply please send your CV & covering letter to jobs@centrestagemt.org.uk

CentreStage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.

CentreStage is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

CentreStage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.