JOB TITLE: Kitchen assistant
DEPARTMENT: NPD
REPORTS TO: Senior Development Chef
RESPONSIBLE FOR: No line reports
MAIN PURPOSE:
To support the product development team with the making of product samples, replenishment of raw materials and packaging in the development kitchen and to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.
ROLE:
Communicate effectively within the NPD team, raising any issues with products, ingredients or packaging in a timely manner.
Attend the morning team huddle and attend the monthly team meetings.
To manage stocks of raw materials and packaging within the development kitchen.
Decanting of raw materials and labelling.
Manage the inventory of ingredients in the outside chiller/freezer.
To assist and support the product developers with the weighing of ingredients for samples.
Organising own daily workload.
Ensure products are reviewed with the product developer to ensure quality requirements met.
Daily fridge and freezer temperature recording.
Daily calibration of the pH meter, regular cleaning of pH probes and ensuring in correct solution overnight.
Work with the product developers to ensure the kitchen remains clean and tidy at all times.
Assist the team in the packing of samples.
Record all product sample information such as pH during sample production.
Transfer stock of ingredients to NPD in the unity system.
Place orders for finished stock from the warehouse.
Demonstrate a consistent approach to food hygiene and health & safety procedures throughout the workplace.
To ensure that the legality, safety, quality, authenticity of products maintained through EPC, and to ensure they are produced to required specification.
Any other duties which might reasonably be requested in association with this role in order to meet the needs of the business.
Always portray a positive image of the company and its values in a professional manner.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person