Corpus Christi College, Oxford
Job description
Corpus Christi College was founded in 1517, and although situated in the centre of
Oxford, it is quietly tucked away overlooking Christ Church Meadow. Corpus Christi
is one of the smaller Oxford colleges, with about 220 undergraduates, 100 graduates
and 40 Fellows. For more information on the College, please visit our website
(http://www.ccc.ox.ac.uk).
Job Title:
2nd Chef
Main purpose of job:
To deputise for the Manciple to prepare and serve food to the standards set by the
Manciple. To assist the Manciple in the running and administration of the Kitchen.
This post is aimed at providing a challenging position in terms of food production as
well as a proving post for a mature chef with ambition to run their own kitchen in a
few years. Therefore there will be considerable emphasis placed on the management
of the kitchen and its staff as well as the actual food production
Relationships:
a)
Responsible to:
The Domestic Bursar through the Manciple
b)
Responsible for:
3rd and 4th Chefs, Assistant Chefs, Kitchen Assistants,
Apprentices & Porters
c)
Liaison with:
Catering & Admin. Staff, Suppliers,
Outside Contractors, Fellows, Students
Visitors
Main tasks of job:

Prepare and serve food to the standards set by the Manciple, leading the team
when the Manciple is absent

Assist with the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen in producing and
presenting food to a high standard for fellows, students, conference and
banqueting visitors and staff

Participate in the planning and production of menus

Undertake cost control in food preparation and menu planning within cost
guidelines

Ensure all goods received are properly checked and carefully stored

Share in the cleaning and good housekeeping practice in the kitchen, and maintain
high standards of cleanliness in all areas paying due regard to all Food Hygiene
legislation

Help to direct and maintain health and safety standards of the kitchen, paying due
regard to the College Health and Safety Policy in all areas of responsibility

Have regard for the security of the College, reporting any suspicious activity or
occurrence
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The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform
different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the college and the
overall business objectives of the organisation.
Remuneration and Terms
This post will be paid between £27,000 to £30,000 pa depending on skills and
experience. The post is full time, normally 40 hours per week on a rota basis. The
working day will involve split shifts over 7 days per week but regular days off will be
factored in. The College offers 20 days annual leave per annum plus, in addition to
most Bank Holidays (those worked are compensated for elsewhere), 5 days
compulsory leave at Christmas and 4 days in the Easter vacation. Membership of the
staff contributory pension scheme, and free meals when working, and when the
kitchen is open, also form part of the package. Some overtime will be essential
during peak conference times.
Notice
During the initial probationary period of nine months, notice will be two weeks on
either side. Subject to satisfactory review and confirmation of the post, the notice
period will be three months on either side.
Employment Criteria
Criteria
Qualifications
and
experience as a senior chef
in either a College or
commercial setting.
Food Hygiene Level 3
Certification
Ambition to become Head
Chef
at
a
similar
institution
Experience of Pastry work
Articulate in both written
and spoken English
Organised and Punctual
Ability to produce menus
and keep them to cost
limits
Ability to prioritise tasks
Experience of supervising
a diverse team
Customer Service ethos
Numerate and accurate
IT and internet capable –
familiar with MS Office
applications and capable of
learning
bespoke
applications
Ability to relate to a wide
range of people and
interact with them.
Ability to
work
to
deadlines
Able to respond flexibly
and adapt to changing and
challenging circumstances
Has a smart professional
appearance
which
is
appropriate for the Post.
Has an understanding of
the ethos of Oxford
Colleges
Demonstrates
initiative
and ability to work without
supervision
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If not trained then training will be provided
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