About us
Fodder is an award-winning farm shop and cafe celebrating, the very best food and drink from Yorkshire.
Fodder acts as a shop window for local farmers and producers, helping consumers to access local food easily. All the profits from Fodder go to help fund the charitable work of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Fodder is well known for its quality and exceptional customer service.
Purpose of the Role
This is an exciting time to join the Fodder team, as we look to develop and expand our catering offer. Currently, the cafe seats 110 covers, with the refit and planned extension, it will seat up to 200 covers. The ideal candidate will therefore have the experience, energy and desire to develop this key role, as we continue to grow. Supporting in managing the overall daily operations of the Kitchen and support Fodder Takeaway, delivering first class Yorkshire dishes, whilst ensuring efficiency and financial targets are met. To help train and motivate the team and to ensure they are knowledgeable about the amazing Yorkshire food we serve. Be well organized.
Key Responsibilities
This is a hands-on role, to help and support running a successful kitchen team, assisting where needed, managing the day-to-day operations of a busy kitchen.
Produce top class Yorkshire food, assist in creating menus that showcase Yorkshire produce, whilst actively coaching the team to ensure quality, economical and timely food production.
Ensure all staff operate to the same high levels of food production and cooking ensuring portion sizes, garnishes and the final product are served in the prescribed manner and to Food Hygiene standards.
Manage the Kitchen team members alongside the Kitchen Manager & Assistant Kitchen Manager, in line with company procedures and policies.
Train team members, following company policies and providing ongoing support to all Fodder staff.
To assist the Catering Management team in maintaining high customer satisfaction and assisting with resolving any customer complaints.
To ensure all Health and Health and Safety regulations for Fodder are adhered to and followed.
To ensure the Fodder HACCP plan is followed and to complete all relevant paperwork to play a major part in maintaining 5 stars for food hygiene standards.
Liaise closely with the Cafe team, to ensure individual food orders are communicated clearly and the food service works seamlessly, from the kitchen to our customers.
Competitively order stock, ensure regular stock rotation and control. Proactively manages wastage and finding solutions to minimize across the business.
Work with the Catering Management team to promote our local Yorkshire suppliers. Creating daily specials that encompass our local suppliers, seasonality and current food trends.
Work with the Catering Management to plan and execute successful events.
Be a key holder, opening and locking Fodder as required.
To be a fire warden and first aider for Fodder. Training provided if needed.
To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
To be an ambassador of the Society values.
It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.
Experience & Qualifications
Good level of written and verbal skills.
Food safety level two qualification, First Aid qualification and fire marshal preferable.