Benchmark Role Profile for Second Chef (O&FL2,SP9)
Version 2.0
Last amended: March 2015
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Second Chef
School/Department:
Salary:
Job Family and Level:
O&F Level 2, Salary Point 9
Contract Status:
Hours of Work:
Location:
Reporting to:
The purpose of the role:
The purpose of the role is to assist the Head Chef to manage the day-to-day activity of a unit
kitchen, contributing to ensuring a consistent, high quality service delivery within a devolved
budget.
Main responsibilities:
% of
time per
year
1.
To assist the Head Chef in the preparation and cooking of a wide range
of meals for students and conference functions.
2.
All aspects of staff supervision within a unit, identifying resources
required to ensure high quality and consistent service provision.
2%
3.
To assist in organising and processing weekly invoices to ensure that
weekly food costings can be produced. To monitor stock and keep
accurate records of purchases. To plan menu’s for functions.
2%
4.
To deputise for the Head Chef in their absence (2 days from 7)
5.
To be fully conversant with and competent to use all systems and
equipment relevant to area of work.
2%
6.
To adhere to health and safety and food safety regulations, University,
hospitality and relevant external, policies, procedures, standards and
codes of practice.
3%
1
80%
10%
Benchmark Role Profile for Second Chef (O&FL2,SP9)
Version 2.0
Last amended: March 2015
7.
Undertake and utilise training and development required for the post, to
enhance working skills and knowledge and improve service delivery.
1%
Knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience:
Essential
Qualifications/
education
Desirable
706 1/2 or NVQ Level 1 & 2,
or equivalent.
Good level of numeracy and
literacy
Knowledge/skills/
training
Good working knowledge of
the hospitality industry.
Some previous supervisory
experience.
Food hygiene certificate.
Good oral and written
communication skills;
planning and organisational
skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
products especially Word and
Excel.
Experience
Previous experience of
training staff.
Previous experience of
dealing with customers.
Experience of stock
management.
Other
Actively seeks to develop self.
Adaptable.
Attention to detail.
Concentrates attention and
activity on customer.
Proven ability to work under
pressure and on own
initiative.
Develops others.
Leadership skills.
Excellent work record.
High standard of personal
hygiene.
Seeks solutions and
explanations.
Decision making:
Please provide examples of the nature of the role and the sorts of day-to-day decisions that
will be:
Taken




independently by the role holder:
Operational day-to-day lower level decisions
Response to immediate customer requirements
Upholding relevant regulatory & legislative requirements
Minor service improvements
In collaboration with others:
 Menu planning with the Head Chef
2
Benchmark Role Profile for Second Chef (O&FL2,SP9)
Version 2.0
Last amended: March 2015



Staff rotas
Changes to working practises and procedures
Induction of new staff
Referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder:
 Disciplinary matters
 Written complaints
 Authorising annual leave
 Decisions which impact other departments
iv) Other:
Scope of the role:
Reporting to the Head Chef, this role supports the kitchen team and its function
Additional information:
Substantial percentage of duties require physical effort, lifting heavy pans and equipment,
cleaning of heavy kitchen equipment, spending most of time on feet, exposure to high heat
temperatures and hazardous substances. Maintaining quality and service levels whilst
working to tight deadlines; anticipating and exceeding customer expectations; motivating
staff; heavy lifting, working weekends and early and late shifts
The University of Nottingham strongly endorses Athena SWAN
principles, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in
furthering women’s careers. It is our mission to ensure equal
opportunity, best working practices and fair policies for all.
3