Assistant Chef / Mentor StarBistro

Job description

StarBistro is no ordinary eating establishment. That’s why we’re looking for a temporary (maternity cover) Assistant Chef/ Mentor who wants to do good with their passion for food.

A group of enthusiastic students with disabilities are using StarBistro at National Star in Ullenwood as the training ground for their future careers. They work in the kitchen, front of house and behind the scenes to develop their hospitality and customer service skills.

So, if you are looking for a new role that has the potential to serve up more job satisfaction than the average Assistant Chef position, join our team! Unusually in catering we expect you to be willing to help out very occasionally at special evening events or at weekends, but the role is mostly Monday to Friday. Your shifts may vary but will generally be an 8.5 hour shift  based around the hours of 7 am – 4pm.

You’ll need to be a motivated self-starter and a first-class team player. You’ll work with the Head Chef and StarBistro Manager, as well as the students, to remind customers why we won the ‘Food/Community Hero Award’ at the Gloucestershire Foodie Awards in 2023.

Primary tasks will involve:

• Day-to-day food preparation, cooking and presenting high quality dishes for StarBistro
• Manage and train learners, building their confidence, skills and autonomy; plan and prepare learner daily work activity and integrate them in the busy working environment
• Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene
• Help place orders from suppliers
• Contribute to menu offering and event planning as required
• Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins

Whilst we would expect you to have a NVQ Level 2 Catering or City & Guilds qualification, or equivalent and have worked as an assistant chef, don’t worry if you haven’t got experience of all the primary tasks, especially mentoring young people with disabilities. We’re experts in this field and will be happy to teach and support you.

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About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

How we will reward you

Our Golden Hello

It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical

Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.

Award-winning training

Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more