Funk-a-deli is a newly re-modelled café & bistro the Pavilion on Helford Road, Peterlee focused on healthy food to eat in and takeaway. Our relaunch in early 2021 will see us specialising in Jacket Potatoes and Paninis cooked to order, great coffee and tasty treats, as well as the occasional Funk-a-deli specials!

Our mission at Funk-a-deli is to bring the people and businesses of Peterlee a healthy alternative to traditional takeaways and ready meals, and cosy environment for customers to meet and relax. We take pride in sourcing as many of our ingredients from local businesses as possible.

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic chef who can prepare high volumes of healthy food and is able to make healthy, natural ingredients become delicious, presentable meals to drive our business forward.

Passionate about fantastic food and coffee and providing amazing service, you will be working with/leading a small team where everyone does a little of everything, i.e., preparing and serving tasty food and drinks, greeting customers and cleaning.

We are looking for a Bistro Chef who:

• Has a passion for cooking delicious and healthy food.
• Is creative and can bring fresh ideas.
• Loves to be part of a team.
• Has high energy.
• Has a positive outlook and attitude.
• Is a great communicator and enjoys working directly with customers.
• Fully understands food hygiene, health and safety compliance, with a minimum of level 2 certificate in food hygiene and working knowledge of HACCP.
• Has a minimum of NVQ level 2 in catering.
• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced, flexible working environment.
• Has an understanding of food, nutrition and sourcing local ingredients and shares our passion for local produce.
• Understands and can take responsibility for stock ordering, control, and management.

If this sounds like you, then please complete the application form and return by email to: council@peterlee.gov.uk, please click on the link Bistro Chef Candidate Pack Feb 2021

If you have any queries about the position or would like to have an informal chat, please get in touch with the Manager,  Andrew Frankcom on 0191 5869957 or email: andrew.frankcom@peterlee.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 12th March at 12.00 noon. (application via email only, within Covid-19 Regulations).

Peterlee Town Council are proud to announce the official opening of the newly refurbished play park at Health Close, Peterlee on Monday 16th March from 12 Midday until 2pm. The Mayor of Peterlee, Councillor Terry Duffy will be officially opening this Park. This is a great play area for all the children to meet and play, especially with Spring just around the corner. We hope to see you there!

⭐️Tickets flying out the door for this brand new crazy event ⭐️ Join your host Foster Grant and his team of Helpers as we play Bingo on Sunday 1st March, win prizes, stage games and the wheel of craziness, dance offs, lip sync battles, play your cards right… it’s Crazzzzy!!! Don’t delay, Book Today!! Pop into Reception at Shotton Hall or Peterlee Pavilion, Call 0191 5862491/5869957 or click on the link to book online ticketsource

Brand new to The Pavilion, bringing Stand Up Comedy to Peterlee … From the best in mixed bill shows to tours from the hottest comedians in the country, preview shows from the biggest names in comedy to giving opportunities to new acts, Hilarity Bites does it all. Have you been bitten yet?

Strictly Over 18’s.

Get your tickets by either calling The Pavilion 0191 5869957 or Shotton Hall 0191 5862491. Buy online ticketsource or www.hilaritybites.co.uk

Calling all the young at heart Over 60’s… Celebrate the start of 2020 at Shotton Hall plus it’s FREE to all PETERLEE RESIDENTS. Non-residents can also join in the fun at a small cost of £7.50 per person. Please share this fantastic event with your loved ones or a neighbour/friend. Call to book your tickets 0191 5862491, pop into Reception during office hours Monday to Friday, or book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk

The Christmas hours for Shotton Hall and Peterlee Pavilion are as follows:-

Monday 23rd December – Open as usual [Read more…]

Peterlee Town Council is very proud of our Wedding, Conference and Banqueting facilities at Shotton Hall, Peterlee.  A grade 2 listed building built in the late 1600s with a modern banqueting extension, the venue is set in beautiful grounds just a minute’s drive from the A19 on the outskirts of Peterlee.

Our Head Chef Neil is looking for a Part Time Commis Chef to join his team to assist in the production of great tasting, locally sourced, home cooked food.  Quality food and excellent customer service is our passion and is at the heart of what we do, and the successful candidate will share our passion and play their part in delighting our customers.

You’ll be employed for 20 hours per week, with the potential to work more hours during busy periods by prior agreement if that suits you.  You’ll already have some experience of working in a kitchen as well as basic catering qualifications.  You’ll usually work under the supervision of the Head Chef to prepare food and serve meals, and undertake general kitchen duties such as clearing, cleaning, record-keeping and stock taking.

You must be willing and able to work weekends, evenings and bank holidays as a norm, and be able to work well in a busy team.  With good communication skills and the ability to take responsibility and show some initiative, you’ll share our commitment to working hard and taking pride in the terrific feedback that we get from our customers.  If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!

Information & application forms can be obtained from Shotton Hall by telephoning 0191 5862491, pop into Reception during office hours Mon – Fri, email: Council@peterlee.gov.uk or click on the link below. Closing date is 12 Noon on Friday 14th February 2020.

Shotton Hall Part Time Commis Chef candidate pack January 2020.