Overview
OVERALL OBJECTIVES: To assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company's reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
Responsibilities
* To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
* To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
* To assist with stock taking when required.
* To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
* CLIENT SERVICE: To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded; to be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
* PEOPLE: To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary; to treat members of the team at location as you would expect to be treated; to demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
* FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: To compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards; to gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning.
* HEALTH & SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, the ENVIRONMENT: To adhere to the company's Hygiene, Health and Safety policies; to rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules; to ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company's Hygiene, Health and Safety policies and procedures; to take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Sous / Head Chef and attend training courses as identified; to show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role; to act as a positive ambassador for the business; to attend to any reasonable request made by the client or Holroyd Howe Management; to attend training sessions when required; to ensure compliance with the company's policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.
* To ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements and to uphold company policies on recruitment and safety as applicable.
* As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service.
* Ideally have experience working within Education catering but not essential; have a progressive career to date; be up to date with current food trends; have a real passion for food and customer service; have good Health & Safety knowledge.
* Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load; ability to work under pressure; excellent standards; able to work effectively as part of a team; attention to detail; strong communication skills.
* Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges.
* If you\'re looking for a Work Life balance working 5 days a week (40 hrs a week) with no Split Shifts then this position would be ideal for you. Salary depending on experience. Shift Pattern is either a 6am or 11:30am start. One shift pattern will cover either a Saturday or Sunday. You will also get 8 weeks holiday a year.
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