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Brakes are now recruiting for an on-site Canteen Cookto join the Team in our Ashford, Kent office.
Reporting into the Facilities Team Leader, you’ll effectively manage the running of the canteen style restaurant for our colleagues on-site whilst maintaining the highest possible levels of cleanliness and hygiene aligned to our company’s health & safety policy. You’ll ensure our internal and external users have the necessary kitchen support for food shows and presentations as well be in charge for creating the restaurant menu and dietary requirements for over 100 colleagues per day.
This role is being offered on a full-time and permanent basis with a salary of £27,000 per annum. The working hours are Monday – Friday with shift between 07:00 – 15:00 (no bank holidays).
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities –
* Control of Kitchen
* Ability to create, cook and present menus for high volume and buffets
* Create cleaning schedule for all Kitchen areas
* Understanding of current food trends
* Understanding of allergens and allergen control
* Product/food Delivery Checks & Storage
* Manage the day-to-day running of the Kitchen,
* Lease with the facilities manager on all food-related matters
* On-site contact for all Kitchen enquiries
* Fridge/Freezer daily temp checks – record
* Support & liaise with FOH on-site
You’ll be an experienced Chef with experience working in a high-volume commercial kitchen environment in a similar role. Experience of managing food safety protocols and hygiene is essential. Someone with strong planning and organisational skills is required with the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues at all levels and PC literate (Outlook / Word / Excel) is required. NVQ / City & Guilds training within Catering and Food Handlers hygiene certificate is advantageous, although not essential.
In return we offer a basic salary of £27,000 per annum, generous holiday allowance, free on-site car parking, plus the option to purchase more, competitive pension scheme plus huge discounts on award- winning food products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes.
Additional Information
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!
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