About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Head of Production to join our Central Kitchen & Restaurant Production Unit. You'll have experience working in a quality central production unit, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly, we are looking for people who are as passionate about food and hospitality as we are and able to run a team.
If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:
Good knowledge of H&S
Prior experience as a production assistant within a fast-paced quality, central production kitchen;
Able to deliver high volume food across sites;
Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn
You will be expected to
1. Ensure stock rotation in the fridges and constant waste reduction i.e., minimising over ordering.
2. Do daily preparation and training of staff on the new dishes.
3. Supervise team, and you are expected to lead by example i.e., working efficiently and keeping the kitchen a safe environment to work in.
4. Check freshness of food and ingredients
5. Cook customers’ orders according to their preferences
6. Ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals
7. Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
8. Train, and supervise our F&B team members in the kitchen
9. Follow food safety best practices and ensure that all team are compliant
10. Act with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces
11. Come up with new ideas and specialties that tempt guests into our food venues
12. Determine how much food to order and maintain an appropriate supply withing company guidelines
13. Be flexible to take on extra duties when necessary
Please note – this role requires you to be available to work weekends, during school holiday periods and bank holidays, although we can be flexible in the shift patterns if necessary. Hours will be rostered in advance and vary dependent on the time of year. Flexibility is also required from you to meet peak and off-peak demands of our opening. Our Main season runs from March to November, but we are open to guests/visitors all year.
A competitive salary of up to 40k is on offer for this role
Information for Candidates
You will need to have proof of right to work in the UK (either a birth certificate or current passport) and be able to provide details of a reference. Please ensure that you have both of these before applying
Benefits
14. Career Opportunities
15. 30 days annual leave
16. 50% off food and drink whilst on duty
17. 25% off all other purchases on park
18. Company Pension Scheme
19. FREE Friends & Family Annual Passes* T&C's apply
20. Access to our Employee Assist Programme - looking after your wellbeing & offering free legal advice
21. Easy access by public transport as well as free car parking
22. Bonus Opportunities and Rewards
23. Fantastic team events