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Post by Yorkshirepotter on Oct 7, 2010 8:56:18 GMT
I work for a large contract catering company and couple of months ago our manager left and moved to another site.
Myself (a superviser) and the morning cook were left to run the place while there was no manager.
After a few weeks it became clear that the female morning cook was being let in on what was going on regarding the business and being involved in decisions making and i was being left in the dark. This went on for a while and when i confronted the area manager about what was going on i was told it was only short term because she got on well with the management.
This continued to the point now where she has got the managers job in all but title, as she can't officially have it until she has completed her training.
Now my issue is this. I have been a chef for 15 years, worked in 5* hotels, 2 rosette restaurants, got the qualification she is currentley doing 13 years ago, been a superviser and run kitchens and catered for functions for over 10 years. I'm not trying to sound cocky but i have a CV and refverences that have never failed to get me a chefs job, ever.
She is halfway through her course, has about 3 years experiance as a cook and kitchen assistant, computer illiterate ( i had to show her how to use the internet) and all the ordering and paperwork is computer based and has a very basic knowledge of cooking.
The only two reasons i can see for me being totally ignored and the job going to somebody totally incapable of fulfilling the role is that they want a woman in the job(the company makes a big thing about the amount of women they employ) and because i have a young child, a 3 year old, although it has not caused a problem for me working.
Can anybody suggest where i stand and if i have a case to go to the management and claim discrimination?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 9:27:04 GMT
I am no expert, but until your employer starts paying her for the role that she is doing and as long as she hasn't been officially given or promised the job then, I doubt if you would have a very strong case. At a future tribunal they could easily suggest that they will interview each and every candidate on their own merits and are therefore biding their time in the meantime. In effect they are being quite clever so as to not invoke a grievence procedure which you may wish to consider at a later date , after you have made your representation to them. They would then be forced to respond and may give you the ammunition to take the matter further with union representation which I suggest you get , as to fight this sort of scenario on your own could becopme very difficult and complicated.
I would seek a meeting with your union representative at the earliest opportunity to explain your situation and ask for clarification from a high ranking official.
Best of luck....!
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Post by Yorkshirepotter on Oct 7, 2010 9:36:52 GMT
I am no expert, but until your employer starts paying her for the role that she is doing and as long as she hasn't been officially given or promised the job then, I doubt if you would have a very strong case. At a future tribunal they could easily suggest that they will interview each and every candidate on their own merits and are therefore biding their time in the meantime. In effect they are being quite clever so as to not invoke a grievence procedure which you may wish to consider at a later date , after you have made your representation to them. They would then be forced to respond and may give you the ammunition to take the matter further with union representation which I suggest you get , as to fight this sort of scenario on your own could becopme very difficult and complicated. I would seek a meeting with your union representative at the earliest opportunity to explain your situation and ask for clarification from a high ranking official. Best of luck....! You're spot on with that. I am sure they wont give her the job untill she has completed this course so they can claim she is on an equal footing to me and i have no intention of doing anything untill it is official. Cheers for that, ill looking into the union thing. Im not in one now so may have to join up. |
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Post by BoothenBooBoo on Oct 7, 2010 13:48:30 GMT
Surely if there is a position available they have to legally advertise it, even if it's internal????
You could give ACAS a call on 08457 47 47 47, they are open 8 till 8 Monday to Friday and 9 till 1pm on Saturday.
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Post by jacksscfc on Oct 8, 2010 14:54:53 GMT
Is she fit? If she is then I would have given her the job, I mean how hard can it be to get you to rustle up beans on toast?
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Post by tazi on Oct 8, 2010 15:08:06 GMT
I would have thought that interviews at the very least have to take place.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2010 18:21:47 GMT
You may do a good job but your face doesn't fit or you don't come across in wanting the job?
A big company normally has a HR department go see them.
Sounds like this this woman as got the job for who she knows then what she knows....
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Post by salopstick on Oct 8, 2010 18:51:12 GMT
get round my house and cook me a dinner party
not now, right now
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2010 19:09:36 GMT
get round my house and cook me a dinner party not now, right now I thought all you had was army issue 'boil in the bag'... ;D |
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Post by salopstick on Oct 8, 2010 19:13:35 GMT
get round my house and cook me a dinner party not now, right now I thought all you had was army issue 'boil in the bag'... ;D mcintyre is looking for new talent obviously not you |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2010 19:14:24 GMT
Never heard of him...
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