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Chef
Somerset Larder
You will take pride in ensuring the food we make to order is produced to a high standard of quality. This is a varied and creative role, so you will also assist in planning our menus and food provision, taking into account any allergen constraints or equipment availability.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Carry out all on-site catering activities under the direction of the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
- Ensure all food service provision is carried out in accordance with all aspects of the Somerset Larder Food Safety & Quality Management System and any relevant legal requirements.
- Ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards.
- Prepare & serve food at additional functions as required by key customers.
- Ensure all kitchen facilities and all equipment is cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule.
- Assist the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors in planning menus and food provision in the most efficient manner, taking into account any equipment, cross contamination or allergen constraints, to meet customer orders.
- Ensure catering provision is carried out cost effectively with product rejects and waste within agreed limits.
- Be involved in the development and implementation of new products, packaging, methods, and equipment as required by Somerset Larder.
- Organise and/or carry out all production staff training.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice, together with any specific on-site requirements of key customers.
- Organise the ordering of all raw materials, packaging, consumables, and cleaning chemicals as and when required.
- Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with the specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.
- Advise relevant managers of all planned maintenance required or carried out and any repairs following unplanned breakdowns.
- Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time.
- Ensure all traceability requirements are fully complied with.
- Following the receipt of any customer complaints, assist in investigation of the cause and recommend/implement appropriate corrective action. Trend analysis of customer complaints should be carried out in conjunction with Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
- Carry out specific food service tasks as required.
- Assist the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors in the preparation of the relevant aspects of the company budget.
- Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the Head Chef / Catering Operations Manager / Site Supervisors.
- Complete Training as commensurate with the role.
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Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values:
Togetherness
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Be supportive of colleagues
Nurture
- Keen to learn on the job
- Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
Pride
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Able to work independently
- Have a can-do approach
Planet
- Hygienic approach and manner
- Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices
Qualifications:
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or Commis Chef Level 2.
- First aid trained
- Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
- H & S Qualification (Desirable)
Skills / Knowledge / Experience Required:
- Good general education and numeracy skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills including clear concise communication.
- Relevant catering experience commensurate with position.
- Cooking experience of fresh foods.
- Experience of Food Safety Management/ HACCP systems operation.
- Gain insight into the NNB particular way of working, with understanding for the need of enhanced security and vetting procedures.
- Previous Large Catering experience.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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