Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
Department: Bistro
Location: Middleton
Compensation: £27,796 per annum, i.e £20,694 pro rata per annum
Description: We are currently recruiting for the position of assistant chef in our fast-paced bistro. We are looking for a hardworking and energetic individual to join our friendly team. As the assistant chef, you will be a vital part of the food operation, keeping our kitchen running smoothly, assisting the head chef with food preparation, cooking and cleaning.
Key Responsibilities
* To ensure that organisational, client and statutory policies and regulations regarding Hygiene, Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire, Security, Alarms, Energy Conservation, Recycling, Food Safety and HACCP are always complied with.
* To lead by example by always upholding professional standards.
* Supervising of students on work experience placements to ensure excellent customer service is provided while minimising waste and maximising profit.
* To work with the Team leader to ensure accurate stock ordering, storage and dating in accordance with food safety regulations, to ensure that supplies are properly used and accounted for.
* To be proactive in compliance with allergens and labelling.
* To always report for duty at the correct time, clean, tidy, and wearing a correctly maintained uniform as per the college standard.
* To wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required, when carrying out specific duties in accordance with the college Health and Safety policy.
* To prepare and present all meals and services to the college's standard and the customer's satisfaction.
* To allocate student duties on a rota basis to develop skills in all aspects of the kitchen and to supervise them in cooking of dishes, giving technical advice and guidance, when necessary.
* To work within cost and production constraints as required in accordance with departmental requirements.
* To ensure the correct storage and labelling of food in accordance with Health and Safety Standards.
* Ensuring all serving staff are informed and are complying with the menus and portion sizes, as required.
* Ensure that temperature checks are recorded for each meal and documented during service considering all hot meals to be above 76° Celsius in compliance with safer food better business.
* Maintain effective teamwork across all areas of the department.
* Completing weekly stock take of all food items in the fridge's, freezers and the stores within the Bistro and liaise with team leader regarding weekly orders.
* Assisting with storage and stock rotation of all products.
* To ensure that areas under your control are kept clean and tidy, as required by food hygiene standards.
* To assist in other catering areas (Front of House, Hospitality, Catering) as and when requested.
* To co-ordinate and be actively involved with foodservice and the care of customers.
* To report any complaint, compliment or incident of accident, near miss, fire, theft, loss, damage or other irregularity to the Catering manager.
* To promote a friendly, helpful and professional service and co-ordinate and respond positively to student feedback, always delivering excellent customer service.
* To attend all mandatory meetings and training courses, as required, for the betterment of the operation and personal development.
* Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
* Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria: Level 2 food hygiene.
Level 2 Allergen awareness.
Desirable Criteria: Level 2 catering qualification.
Experience
Essential Criteria: Minimum 3 years' experience within a catering environment.
Experience of working within a learning environment.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria: Demonstrate sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
Relevant industry specific knowledge.
IT Skills
Essential Criteria: Intermediate Level Microsoft office IT applications.
Willing to undertake training appropriate to role.
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