Senior Chef Supervisor (Development) at Portico BaxterStorey

Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

23.07

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Development, Menu Development, New Product Development, Food Innovation, Recipe Management, Hospitality Events, Financial Control, Production Monitoring, Team Supervision, Recruitment, Induction, Training Implementation, Performance Management, Health and Safety Compliance, Food Safety Management, HACCP

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet Full Time: 39 hours a week Salary: £23.07 per hour Location: North Petherton We have 2 exciting opportunities to support the South West Larder Food Development Team as part of our New Product Development Team. These roles will work with our Senior Development Chefs, Culinary Delivery Lead and Central Production Kitchen Manager to support a range of offers, grab & go production, menu development, food innovations and trends and hospitality events. We require talented, creative and culinary experienced individuals to join the team. Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector. At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are: Togetherness - “Be a tractor not a trailer.” Nurture - “You grow, I grow, we grow.” Pride - “We can and we will” Planet - “We’re part of a bigger picture” Job Description Operational Duties: Assist in the development of culinary projects and creation of new menu items as agreed with managers Support new unit openings within the business Assist with hospitality and events, ensuring excellent attention to detail and high standards Control financial targets whilst maximising commercial opportunities Monitor food production and service standards in line with policy, addressing issues professionally and promptly Ensure client expectations are consistently delivered and developed Liaise with operational teams to build positive relationships with clients, associates and key stakeholders Provide accurate and timely financial information to the finance team and operations manager Maintain equipment in good working order and recommend renewal or replacement when required Attend all health, safety, hygiene and environmental/sustainability training courses Promote environmental and sustainability improvement initiatives Supervisory Duties: Work with teams across the business to ensure successful delivery of food and service Support recruitment, induction and development of team members Implement strategic training and development plans, managing team conduct, behaviour, attendance and performance in accordance with company policies Health, Safety, Environmental and Service: Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety legislation and company requirements Organise ordering of raw materials, packaging, consumables and cleaning chemicals Advise managers of planned maintenance, repairs and breakdowns Investigate customer complaints, recommend corrective actions and analyse complaint trends with managers Drive and support Zero Harm Culture Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Kitchen experience to sous chef level or equivalent Food Safety Level 3 (hold or achieve within 6 months of appointment) ILM5 qualification or achievement within 12 months Proven experience in recipe management and menu development Food Science knowledge Experience of Food Safety Management/HACCP systems operation COSHH qualification Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Exceptional organisational skills Good general education and numeracy skills Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities Understanding of enhanced security and vetting procedures for Nuclear New Build environments Desirable Qualifications: City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 3 or Commis Chef Level 3 Level 2 Health & Safety Qualification Additional Information Employee Benefits Menu At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team: Generous Time Off Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (31 days including bank holidays) Pension Contributions with Extra Spice Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us Life Assurance Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence Cycle Scheme Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite! Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family. Free Food and Drink on Shift Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options Christmas Shutdown Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year – a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing) Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world. Access to Occupational Health As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services Refer a Friend Scheme Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce. Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues Long Service Awards Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries Annual Team Awards Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you! This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead. Pre-Employment Screening Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C. They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site. Employment Type: Permanent Contract Type.: Full-Time

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Responsibilities

The role involves assisting in the development of culinary projects, creating new menu items, supporting new unit openings, and managing hospitality events while ensuring high standards are met. Additionally, the supervisor will support teams across the business to ensure successful delivery of food and service, including managing team conduct, attendance, and performance.