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Closing date: 28 July 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 29 July 2024

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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art are very excited to be offering up the opportunity for a person with a real passion for food and hospitality to join our team as a Commis Chef in our Events Kitchen and Cafe. 

Baltic is housed in a former flour mill on the historic banks of the River Tyne in Gateshead.  A dramatic landmark building, the gallery hosts an ever-changing calendar of exhibitions and events.

From exhibition previews, weddings and fashion shows to corporate events and supporting our café, Baltic Kitchen. This role provides a dynamic and exciting experience for a dedicated Commis Chef.  

This role assists the day to day running of our Events kitchen & Baltic Kitchen. We are looking for a creative, passionate, and enthusiastic Commis Chef to work with our Kitchen Manager to produce exciting food daily. 

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager you will ensure that together, we are continuing to meet the highest levels of guest care. 

As the Commis Chef, the successful candidate will need the following attributes: 

• Passion for preparing and cooking quality fresh food.
• Experience in compliance and quality control.
• Good understanding of food, health and safety regulations.
• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent punctuality and communication skills.

Main Areas of Responsibility 

• Day to day production of the event & café menus
• Following company policies which affect your department.
• To ensure that the department creates a professional impression to customers and team members.
• To always follow procedures for food and beverage controls.
• Maintaining departmental operating standards.
• Other duties as specified by the Kitchen Manager to reflect the needs of the business.
• Work together with the team to ensure that the business is the best it can be.
• Be willing to take on jobs to balance the team workload.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation.

This is position is 37 hours per week. Shifts will vary, they will include evenings and weekends reflecting the café/events schedule. 

Key information

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Salary: £25,575 per annum

Working hours: Full time role 37 hours per week. Shifts will vary, they will include evenings and weekends reflecting the café/events schedule

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Place of Work: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA 

Benefits: 30% discount at BALTIC’s shop and discounted menu at BALTIC Kitchen, 20% discount at SIX Restaurant, 10% off standard rooms & food at Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, Discount at various local retailers, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Program. 

Must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Baltic is committed to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We are inviting people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation in this field.

Closing date: Friday 30 August 2024 23:59pm BST

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 September 2024 

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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art are looking to recruit a dynamic new role, sitting at the heart of our creative programme and business planning; perfect for a person with a passion for the arts and excellent organisational skills.

Baltic is the largest contemporary art gallery in the UK, with no collection, we produce and host an ever-changing calendar of exhibitions and events.

The Creative Programme & Partnership Manager, working closely with Baltic’s Director and Senior Creative Team, will play a critical role in the delivery of Baltic’s creative programme and partnerships, as well as ensuring alignment with our Arts Council of England’s (ACE) business planning, evaluation and delivery reporting. 

You will support the Director in successfully delivering and managing Baltic’s creative programmes and strategic creative partnerships, from inception to project closure. You will work closely with key internal stakeholders across Baltic departments to manage the project schedule and risk register effectively. 

The Creative Programme & Partnership Manager will effectively support the Director and Creative Team Leaders in the planning, resourcing and delivery of an integrated programme of activities that align with Baltic’s objectives; ensuring that the Creative Programme team meets its business objectives: artistic, audience, educational and financial, in accordance with the Baltic’s mission, vision and organisational plan. 

Key information

Reports to: Director

Salary: £41,238 per annum

Working hours: Full time role 37 hours per week. Shifts will vary, they will include evenings and weekends reflecting the café/events schedule.

Annual leave: You will be entitled to 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays.

Place of Work: Your usual place of work will be BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA

Benefits:  30% discount at BALTIC’s shop and discounted menu at BALTIC Kitchen, 20% discount at SIX Restaurant, 10% off standard rooms & food at Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, Discount at various local retailers, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Program. 

Must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Baltic is committed to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We are inviting people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation in this field.