Hunt's Food Group is the South's leading family run food wholesaler and manufacturer working with businesses across the UK. It's our aim to create, sell and deliver great tasting food that is loved by everyone!
*Cook/Chef*
We are looking for a Cook to work at our Thorner's of Somerset site in Pylle by cooking customer orders to a high standard and in a timely manner.
*Responsibilities:*
* Prepping various ingredients
* Cooking customers orders to a high standard and in a timely manner
* Overseeing specials boards with Manager
* Rotating stock items as per established procedures
* Maintaining Date checking
* Cleaning up the kitchen ensuring the prep area and kitchen is cleaned and sanitised at the end of the shift
* Ordering new ingredients as required
* Take a high level of individual responsibility regarding all health and safety regulations and systems, maintaining a high level of safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
* Wear the correct clothing, maintain a clean working environment and maintain equipment as required.
* Complete and record accurately all paperwork.
* Be flexible and adapt to work requirements as necessary.
* To carry out any other reasonable request that is made by the Hunt's/Thorner's Management.
*Personal qualities for success in this role:*
* Experience of working in a kitchen environment is essential as is the relevant food safety certification.* Strong organisational, time-management and prioritisation abilities. The candidate will need to be approachable and enthusiastic. This is a fast-paced role which will compliment an individual who thrives in that environment.
*Required Competencies:*
* The ability to work as part of a team and under pressure at busy times.
* Good communication skills.
* An interest in food and cooking, and high-quality food production.
* A reasonable level of fitness as the job is 'on its feet all day'.
* The ability to complete record sheets and paperwork.
* Conversational English and basic Math skills.
* Trustworthy and honest and reliable.
* Desirable skillsets for this role
* Must have own car and drive
*Hours *
* Various hours between 7am and 5pm
* 5 out of 7 days with weekends on a rota system
* Occasional Evening Work
* Monday to Sunday
*Benefits:*
At The Hunt's Food Group our people and most importantly our family is at the heart of what we do. We offer our team many benefits above the standard remuneration packages.
* Fair rates of pay with a Living Wage Accredited Employer
* Saving Schemes
* Death in Service Benefit
* 25% team discount on our retail outlets and café
* Discounted purchases from the wholesale warehouse
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Relaxed and approachable working environments
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee driven monthly newsletter with a relaxed approach to internal communication.
* Training and Development Opportunities
* Team Lottery.
* Free Parking.
* Free tea, coffee
* Company Advisory Group providing an open platform to share ideas and suggest changes
* Accessible Mental Health First Aiders with a 24/7 line
* Team Surveys
* Company Clothing
*Salary:*
* Dependant on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:* Pylle BA4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:* English (required)
Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person