An exciting opportunity has arisen at West Ashland Fire Station for a Station Cook to join Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Station Cook - West Ashland
Job reference: VAC-(Apply online only)
Location: West Ashland Fire Station, Blue-Light Hub, 3 Thornbury, West Ashland, MK6 4BB
Salary: £15,215 - £15,876 per annum, actual PTE (Grade C)
Basis: Permanent contract, Part time hours
Contractual hours: 25
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme, Good annual leave entitlement, Employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Free onsite parking, Onsite gym facilities.

We are a busy and dedicated Fire Station, located not far from the town centre. Our team of Firefighters work tirelessly to protect and serve the community, and we are now seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Station Cook to join our team. As a vital part of our operations, you will be responsible for providing nutritious meals to our brave Firefighters.

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations, from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist Support Staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. Our vision is to make Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes one of the safest areas in England in which to live, work, and travel. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?

About the Role

Prepare and cook meals for the Fire Station crew, ensuring high-quality and nutritious food.
Plan weekly menus with the watch-based Mess Managers, taking into account dietary requirements, allergies, and preferences of the crews.
Maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies, placing orders as necessary to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen area.
Maintain accurate records and accounts for all purchases.
Collaborate with the Station Commander and crews to address any kitchen issues, specific dietary needs or meal preferences.
Occasionally assist with food preparation for special events or functions.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Flexible, reliable, and conscientious.
Comfortable working on their own initiative.
Able to plan and execute menus based on dietary requirements and preferences.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience as a cook or chef.
Good knowledge and understanding of Food Standard Agency guidelines.

Anything else you need to know

This role would be perfect for someone who needs flexible hours to fit around family and home life, or are looking to down-scale hours due to retirement. The wellbeing of our people is really important.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments that we can make to assist you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

Application closing date: 13th October 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

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