Job Reference: JO0000001468
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Cook / ChefHaverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
£18,123 P/A
35 Hours pw Mar-Oct & 20 Hours pw Nov-Feb/Annualised, PermanentMy Client:
Fantastic opportunity for a Cook to join my clients small friendly team, working at a field centre catering for groups of all ages, resident and non-resident, set high on the cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Work/Life balance - No late shifts. Finish time normally 8pm at the latest
Cook / Chef Role:
Cooks are key to the centre's hospitality and catering team, you will deputise to the lead cook and assist with the quality delivery of service to their incoming groups. My client caters for a wide range of diets including vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, nut free etc so require an experiencedperson to devise and cook meals for up to 136 visitors. You will also assist with the supervision of a small catering team.Looking for someone with previous catering experience, a relevant catering qualification, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, line managers and customers. Working with the Lead Cook, between you this will usually require covering breakfast and dinner service. On some days (particularly the Lead Cook's days off) this will require working a split shift to cover both sittings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cooking and delivering of breakfasts and evening meals: set mealtimes with one or two sittings and two to three menu choices at each
* Ensuring all meals are produced in line with health and hygiene regulations
* Accurately completing all monitoring and recording paperwork i.e. HACCP* Assisting with the compilation of a varied range of menus
* Assisting with the induction and in-house training of the catering team
* Provision of light lunches or packed lunches for residential groups, as required
* Preparation of home baked itemsfor packed lunches, afternoon teas and supper
* Assisting with sourcing suppliers, stock control, and placing orders
* Receiving deliveries and ensuring they are checked, recorded and correctly stored on arrival
* Ensuring that catering equipment isappropriately maintained
Requirements for Cook / Chef Position:
* A positive and passionate work attitude
* A desire to show pride in all aspects of your work
* A flexible approach with a willingness to adapt to changes
* An ability to work using your own initiative both independently and as a competent, effective team member
* An ability to work under pressureand prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
* Always treating others with courtesy, dignity and respect
Benefits forCook / Chef Position:
* Holidays - pro-rata of 28 days excluding bank holidays (increases with length of service - up to 2 extra days)
* Pension
* Sick Pay
* 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
* Life Assurance
* Health Cash Plan
* Friendly Team
* Free parking
* Work wear
* Training & Development
* Accommodation and food during working hours can be provided on a chargeable basis
Industry: Hospitality and Catering
Salary: Up to £18123 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Sarah Bastin
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