Cook/Kitchen Coordinator - Urban Saints

Job Posted: 3 April 2025

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: £13,333.33 per annum (£25,000 FTE)
• Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Chefs Miscellaneous

Urban Saints Westbrook is a residential centre suitable for church, youth and school groups, set in 18-acres of mixed parkland near Ryde, on the Isle of Wight.

The Cook/Kitchen Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen at Westbrook, ensuring the preparation and delivery of nutritious, balanced, and safe meals to the guests. This role combines hands-on food preparation with management duties, including menu planning, stock control, and maintaining a high standard of hygiene and food safety.

The position requires flexibility in hours and scheduling to accommodate the needs of the bookings at Westbrook. This role is part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours a week.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

- has previous experience in a professional kitchen
- has strong organisational skills
- is practical and adaptable
- has knowledge about food safety regulations
- can work well as part of a team and independently

Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

When joining Urban Saints, you’ll enjoy benefits including:

- 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus eight days bank holidays (pro-rata).
- Pension scheme: we contribute 6% to the Urban Saints pension scheme.
- Life assurance: you will receive life assurance cover to the value of four times your annual pensionable salary.
- Eight Volunteering days (pro-rata): you will have an opportunity to volunteer for one of our events or a similar charity of choice.

To Apply

Apply through the site with:

- Your CV.
- A message highlighting how you fit the key skills required for the role.

The closing date for applications is Friday 1st of May at 12pm, midday. Please note, we will be actively reviewing applications ahead of the closing date and reserve the right to close applications before this date.