14 Oct
Important Company of the Sector
West Midlands
Principle Purpose of Post
- To assist the Kitchen Team in the smooth operation of kitchen service by supervision of tasks to staff as required. To oversee all the food leaving the kitchen and to ensure this food meets the required standard set by the Head Chef and Sous Chef.
- To take overall charge in the absence of the Head Chef or Sous Chef.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Operations
- Work in tandem with the Head Chef and Kitchen Team to ensure a smooth operation of the kitchen.
- To prepare, present and deliver foods to the highest standard and menu specification.
- Proactively monitor food quality, service standards and wastage.
- To assist the Head Chef in creating new dishes and the daily Specials Menu.
- To work closely with the Catering Front of House, Events and Hires Team and Managers to ensure excellent service is achieved at all times.
- To be proactive in self-development and development of all members of the kitchen brigade.
Health & Safety
- To assist in responsibly ensuring the hygiene, cleanliness, health and safety of the kitchen.
- To ensure that stock is rotated, labelled and stored in compliance with food hygiene procedures.
- To monitor the preparation, cooking, chilling and storage of foods, keeping records as required and take appropriate action where necessary to ensure full compliance with regard to HACCP.
- To ensure all kitchen staff are made aware of preparation, cooking, holding and storage procedures and that the necessary records are kept.
- To comply with all fire and safety regulations.
- To report all important issues to Senior Chefs/Line Manager.
Administration
- In liaison with the Head Chef order, receive and record all foodstuffs and relevant non-foodstuff products as required.
- To ensure all food safety documentation including COSHH and HACCP records relevant to the kitchen are kept up to date.
- To comply with all MACpolicies and undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
▶️ Junior Sous Chef
🖊️ Important Company of the Sector
📍 West Midlands