Cook - Lowther Holiday Park
Please note that Accomodation is available with this role
Pure Leisure Group is a family-owned and operated business with 21 holiday parks nationwide. We are passionate about delivering exceptional holiday experiences, creating memorable stays for our guests across the UK.
We are soon opening our Kitchen at Lowther Holiday park following a recent refurbishment.
We are now seeking an experienced Cook to join our Food and Beverage team to create exeptional dishes for our customers.
Role Description:
* Liaise with the General and Food & Beverage Manager to create quality dishes.
* Meet and exceed the company food GP budget
* Order food stock appropriate to sales levels and not over order
* Prepare food for service appropriate to sales levels
* Monitor and control stock levels ensuring there are no shortfalls and that stock rotation is followed and all store rooms, fridges and freezers are in order
* Prepare recipes and ensure the team are fully trained in delivering to a set standard
* Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory Health and Safety and Food Hygiene requirements
* Ensure temperature records and food labelling is maintained and up to date
* Ensure that the kitchen is clean and hygienic, making sure cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept
* Ensure the kitchen uniform and personal hygiene requirements are adhered to
* Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly on a daily basis and is adequately staffed and stocked
* To undergo specific training as indicated by the Manager as and when required
* Take all reasonable steps to protect the health, safety and welfare of all employees, patrons and visitors, by promoting safe working practices
Skills required:
-The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
-Excellent organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
-In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
-Previous experience within the leisure and tourism industry – desirable
-3-4 years management experience within a similar role
-High standards of personal and food hygiene
-Food Hygiene Certificate
-Excellent leadership skills, and the ability to motivate others
-Customer focused attitude, with excellent customer facing skills, and an approachable, friendly manner
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Qualifications:
-The right to work in the UK
-The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable – Help can be given however a basic understanding would be beneficial
-Level 1,2 and 3 Food Safety Awards
-Experience of kitchen equipment
-Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives