Previous experience of working in a catering environment is essential along with experience of cooking for various groups of people
Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality is essential
A valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Knowledge of online catering software packages
Proven knowledge of health and safety procedures
Some experience of setting and managing budgets
Friendly and approachable attitude with the ability to interact with our customers, visitors, and colleagues
Responsibilities
Delivering a high-quality versatile catering service that caters for our customers’
individual needs, including special diets
Managing the food and labour budget, through careful rota planning, purchasing and control of food supplies, to ensure that menus can be delivered, and the kitchen works within the relevant budgetary levels for the Taste restaurants
Receiving and amending of orders, food stock locations and audits, input of weekly labour entries and daily cash records within the specified time requirements
Managing the Food Safety Management System and having responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
Scheduling cleaning and maintenance routines for all food services areas and kitchen equipment, to maintain high sanitation/safety standards
Carrying out risk assessments and cleaning the kitchen to a high standard
Assisting with the supervision and development of staff