Working Hours
20 hours per week, Monday – Friday – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, term time only.
Contract Type
Fixed term (Approximately 2 years) until completion of Chef Production Standards.
Locations
Eccles, Salford Central / Swinton, Walkden – based at Mesne Lea, Broughton.
About the Role
Citywide is Salford City Council’s catering service, providing school meals to most of Salford’s schools. We promote healthy eating and provide nutritious, tasty food and drink. The role involves preparing, simple cooking, serving meals and performing general duties such as cleaning, washing up and storage.
Responsibilities
- Preparation, simple cooking and serving of meals.
- Cleaning, washing up and storage of kitchen equipment and food.
- Assisting the Cook Supervisor with day‑to‑day kitchen operations.
Development & Training
Full training will be provided, including a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship course, a hygiene certificate and a Level 2 maths & English qualification (unless exempt). One day per week is required at Salford College to support learning.
Potential for Permanent Post
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to consideration for a permanent position.
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Member of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Vivup Discount Scheme, 24/7.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Reduced gym membership scheme.
- Health and wellbeing package.
Legal & Compliance
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants will be required to cover the cost of the DBS check (£49.50), which will be deducted from salary over the first four months.
Applicants who have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years, should refer to the following link (plain text only): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants.
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