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Job Summary
Crossroads Community Hub is a local charity seeking to expand their team with a part time Cook (8hours/week Tuesday) to support charity food provision. Guided by the Lead Chef you will batch cook, freeze and label a range of nutritious soups and meals for individuals in the community requiring our emergency food provision.
You will be a team player working with a hub assistant to provide in the region of 300 – 350 soups/meals per week for distribution to our community.
The post is based at our purpose-built community facility, Ayrshire Food Hub and is funded by National Lottery Awards for All.
Duties
Working with a hub assistant to cook batches of food of good nutritional quality
Inputting systems, procedures and record keeping that support the running of the kitchen in line with environmental health and health and safety regulations.
To attend and contribute to team meetings if required.
Ability to work independently, under pressure, and with limited resources when required.
Person specification
Essential
Minimum of 2 years-experience in a similar high-paced environment
All-rounder in the kitchen with experience of working independently.
REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent
Awareness of food labelling requirements including allergens
A team player with a friendly personality
Flexible and adaptable to meet changing service/dept needs.
Desirable
Food/Professional cookery/hospitality qualification
Knowledge of the local community
Why Work with us?
Sociable working hours
Holiday entitlement enhancements after 12 months continued employment.
Opportunity to extend if further funding is secured.
Working within a small cohesive team
Working in newly built and equipped kitchens in a supportive working environment.
If you’re an aspiring cook with experience in a similar environment and are looking for a rewarding role then we want to hear from you.
Application process To apply, send your CV to admin@crossroadshub.org.uk. or more information call 01560 324335 and speak to Edith or Suzy or check our website www.crossroadshub.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 15/11/24
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/11/2024
Reference ID: More Food for All
Expected start date: 26/11/2024