What you will be doing
- Assisting the Head Chef with all aspects of the kitchen operation, ensuring that the standards and quality of catering
- Ensuring that safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
- Ensuring the kitchen complies with local legislation at all times
- Assisting with the preparation of meals in accordance with the company’s set menu following the guidelines and policies regarding food service and preparation
- Helping to provide the necessary menu plan for guests with allergies & dietary requirements
- Working as a team during each shift to ensure excellent work practices and efficiencies
- Adhering to Health & Safety incl. COSHH legislation and Food Hygiene best practices
- Mentoring other kitchen staff, helping to develop professionally and personally
- Encouraging a good team and working environment
- Assisting with washing up after each food service ensuring all crockery, cutlery & equipment are cleaned and stored
- Ensuring all kitchen entrances, fire exits are clear of rubbish and pathways are regularly cleared of snow/ice
- Assisting with catering deliveries when required and cross-checking orders and quality reject any sub-standard items
- Attending the weekly staff meeting to ensure you are fully briefed on the following week’s arrivals and any other important information
- Assisting with the cleaning, preparation and closedown at the end of the season
- Assisting the Head Chef with any additional duties e.g. paperwork or administration.
- Helping to ensure that guest expectations are exceeded
What type of person are we looking for
- Previous experience working within catering industry
- NVQ L1 in Hospitality/Catering/Food Service or above (essential)
- Customer service experience
- Enthusiastic, lively, sociable, friendly and a team player
- Previous seasonal experience (desirable)
- Flexible and adaptable approach to roles, responsibilities and working hours
What’s important to us: Our Company Values
- Be Passionate in everything we do
- Work together as a United team
- Be innovative embracing and driving change
- Trusted, open and honest
- Stand out and be distinctive