QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Basic (and preferably, Intermediate) Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ2 (or City and Guilds 7071/2 or equivalent) in Catering
• 3 years experience in a good standard catering establishment.
• Basic First Aid certificate
• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety, including the ability to write Risk Assessments
• Ability to plan, schedule and supervise the work of a team of staff.
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional documents or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, staff and customers.
• Good numeracy skills including the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems using common sense.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use a computer. Good knowledge of PC operations and software (Word processing and spreadsheet) are required.

DRESS AND PRESENTATION

You will be expected at all times to be well groomed and presented, clean shaven and to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. Provided clothing should be laundered and pressed as appropriate. Shoes should be suitable and safe for the working environment.
Facial jewellery is not permitted while on duty. Stud earrings may be worn in a catering environment but excessive jewellery can compromise Health and Safety. Beards and moustaches must be kept neatly trimmed and initially grown during holiday periods.
The job description is by no means exhaustive; it is a summary of your main responsibilities. Guidance and encouragement will be offered to help you meet the given standards and targets.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bradford-on-Avon (required)

Work Location: In perso

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE

To assist and deputise for the Head and Sous Chef, ensuring the kitchen is run efficiently so that Cumberwell maintains its reputation for high quality homemade food. To help maintain a good working environment with strong teamwork. Ensure a hygienically clean and safe kitchen and food storage environment is kept at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide meals to high standards within an acceptable time limit, working safely, hygienically and neatly as a member of the kitchen team and alongside the other kitchen and bar staff.
• Maintain stock levels for all food items and inform the Head Chef of any shortages.
• Minimise food wastage by ensuring the correct stock rotation of fridges and clearly dating and labelling all prepared food. Report any shortages. Log any food wastage.
• Follow oral or written instructions about the plan or schedule for the day.
• Set up the kitchen at the start of session according to the set procedure.
• Close down the kitchen to the agreed standard at the end of the day.
• Plan time and prioritise in order to produce meals on time.
• Follow portion control guidance for all dishes.
• Ensure the cleaning rota is adhered to and checked off.
• Accept (check and sign for) food deliveries. Put away deliveries.
• Remove and wash dirty laundry.
• Carry out any reasonable request or duty given by the Head Chef or Duty Manager.
• Able to work alone running events.

The psychological demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously