Job Description
My client is one of the largest food retail chains, with sites spanning across 48 countries. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Permanent Cook to join their team based in Kilkeel, Co. Down.
Working hours: 42.5 hours per week, working within Monday to Sunday: 5am - 9pm with a degree of flexibility required. With a salary of £29,547 per annum plus fantastic benefits.
Job Role:
You will be responsible for leading a hard-working and friendly team, assisting the chef in the safe and hygienic preparation and production of high-quality meals sold on site and maintaining great hygiene standards by keeping the prep and service areas clean.
Essential Criteria:
* At least 2 years' experience of working within a catering environment.
* Knowledge of Food Safety practices and procedures - to have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Food Safety.
* Good standard of education.
* Demonstrable experience on working on all types of food preparation.
* Commercial Awareness and the ability to deliver on Key Performance Indicators such as sales, costs and profitability.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload while working under pressure.
* Great attention to detail.
* Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
* Check quality of ingredients and report any concerns to the Chef.
* Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (peeling and chopping vegetables and cutting meat etc as required).
* Follow recipes and methods in a very strict manner to ensure the highest possible quality and consistency of food production.
* Portion, arrange and garnish food to the required specification.
* Cook food as required using various utensils and kitchen appliances.
* Exercise and enforce constant watch over Health & Safety, Security, Discipline and Due Diligence.
* Carry out food safety control checks in all areas to ensure all standards are being maintained and recorded.
* Prepare and cook all food in line with company procedure and Health and Safety regulations.
* Ensure a high standard of cleanliness in the Kitchen area is maintained at all times.
* Be accountable for the enforcement of all legislative demands/standards of fire, health, hygiene and safety and these conditions are strictly adhered to.
* Receive goods-in ensuring all legislative requirements, quality specification and shelf life of products is adhered to.
* Ensure effective stock rotation practices are in place to use older products first and reduce wastage.
* Assist the Chef with stock control procedures including stocktaking & ordering. Undertake other duties as required for the role.
* To work closely with and assist other members of the team with other duties of a similar nature or level of responsibility as required.
Please send your CV to Kelly Tate -
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