Lincoln College
Oxford OX1 3DR
Further Particulars
Job Title:
Apprentice Chef
Department:
Kitchen
Responsible to: Chef
Job Purpose:
To aid the Chef/Second Chefs and Chefs de Partie in their day-to-day duties within all
areas of the kitchen, and to undertake day release and on-the-job training towards
NVQ qualifications
Background information on the College
Lincoln College was founded in 1427 in the University of Oxford and is a selfgoverning institution in which the ultimate authority for all decisions rests with the
Rector and Fellows. Lincoln has 600 students in residence, of whom approximately
300 are graduates. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its undergraduate education
and has been among the top third of colleges academically for the past several years.
The College is also a popular choice for graduate applicants to the University.
Lincoln College is located on an attractive historic site in the centre of Oxford, with
excellent access to university libraries and the university’s departments and faculty
buildings. More information on the College can be found on its website,
www.lincoln.ox.ac.uk.
Job Description: Apprentice Chef
Duties and Accountabilities

To ensure that all meals are of the highest possible standard
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To adhere to time schedules in preparation and cooking of foods

To support, with direction, the Chef/Second Chefs and Chefs de Partie on a
day-to-day basis by:
o Preparing salad and vegetables
o Cooking of vegetables
o Preparing and cooking meat/fish for lunch and evening meals
o Preparing sweets and desserts
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To ensure your actions minimise risks to Health and Safety by:
o working safely and obeying College Health and Safety rules as set out
in the College’s Health and Safety Policy, Food Safety Policy, and
Staff Handbook;
o cleaning kitchen and food preparation areas and equipment as required;
o ensuring chemicals are used and stored appropriately;
o ensuring all hazards are reported using the College Accident Book

To work on the Servery when requested by the Chef/Second Chefs/Chefs
de Partie
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To clean the kitchen when requested by the Chef/Second Chefs/Chefs de
Partie

To attend a local college of further education to work towards NVQ
qualifications

To work flexibly to ensure effective team work

To ensure that appropriate clothing / uniform is work at all times

Other duties as required by the College
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have:
Desirable/essential
Knowledge and Experience
Able to speak English sufficiently to
communicate with co-workers, understand
basic instructions and relevant training
Able to read basic English words in order to
understand storage instructions on deliveries
etc
Prepared to undertake all necessary training
in catering, food hygiene and Health and
Safety
Experience of working in a commercial
kitchen
Basic Food Hygiene
Aptitudes
A passion for catering and an ambition to
become a professional Chef
Ability to work to identified cleaning
Essential
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
Essential
Essential
procedures and standards
Ability to work as part of a team
Essential
Ability to work flexibly in line with the Essential
demands of the role when required
Personal Qualities
Reliable – good timekeeper
Essential
Trustworthy
Essential
Clean and tidy appearance
Essential
Physical Qualities
In good health, capable of doing physical
Essential
work which involves standing for long
periods, bending, lifting and carrying
Terms and Conditions
Appointment:
This is a fixed term post for a duration of 4 years, to be filled as soon
as possible. The initial period of appointment is probationary, for six
months.
Salary:
Equivalent to Grade 1 of the Oxford University Pay Scale, with a
starting salary between £14,959 and £15,356 per annum, plus
monthly shift allowance where applicable. Upon successful
completion of NVQ Qualifications there will be the possibility of
rising to Grade 2, with a starting salary of £15,765 per annum.
In addition to the salary, Lincoln College will fund the NVQ training
course(s).
Pension rights: Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS)
Meals:
Free meals are provided in College when on duty
Hours of
working:
Full time, 40 hours per week with split shift allowance where
appropriate, including College day release to undertake NVQ
training.
Annual leave
entitlement:
The postholder will be entitled to six weeks paid leave plus 8 days
Bank Holiday in each year. One week must be taken at Christmas
and the remainder to be taken at such times as shall be mutually
convenient, and agreed in advance with the relevant manager.
Notice period:
During the initial probationary period, notice will be one week on
either side. Subsequent to satisfactory review and confirmation in
the post the notice period will be one month on either side.
Application process
Prospective candidates should send the following items to the College:
1.
A completed application form (available on the website).
2.
A covering letter stating how their skills, experiences and interests equip them
to undertake this role.
3.
This post is subject to recruitment monitoring to ensure that the selection
process is consistent with the law and the College’s Equal Opportunity Policy
and Code of Practice. To this end, applicants are asked to complete a
Recruitment Monitoring Form; this too is available on the website. This
should be returned with your application, but should be placed in a
separate sealed envelope addressed to the Human Resources Manager.
The information supplied on the form will play no part in the selection
process, and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel.
This material should be sent to:
The Bursar’s Secretary
Lincoln College
Turl Street
Oxford
OX1 3DR
Applications may be sent by e mail to: bursarsec@lincoln.ox.ac.uk
Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 25th September 2015
It is anticipated that interviews will be held at Lincoln College in the week
commencing 5th October 2015.
Data Protection. All data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of
determining their suitability for the post and will be held in accordance with the
principles of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Other Information
The appointment will be conditional on verification of the successful candidate's
availability for employment in this country.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a confidential medical
questionnaire which will be forwarded to our Occupational Health Department who
will assess their fitness to perform this role
Lincoln College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Conduct against fellow
employees and College members which is offensive, or detrimental to them on
grounds of age, colour, disability, ethnic origin, marital status, nationality, national
origin, parental status, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation will not be
tolerated.