Under the direction of the Chef Manager, you will take pride in ensuring the food we make to order is produced to a high standard of quality. This is varied and creative role, so you will also assist the Chef Manager in planning our menus and food provision, taking into account any allergen constraints or equipment availability. Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Carry out all catering activities under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef Supervisor
Ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards
Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.
Ensure all kitchen facilities and all equipment are cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule
Ensure catering service effectiveness, ensuring waste minimised, and write offs within agreed limits, in accordance of the cost plan
Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time
Complete training as commensurate for the role
Support a zero harm culture

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values
City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or Commis Chef Level 2
Food Safety Level 2 (or able to achieve on appointment)
Health & Safety Level 2 qualification
Basic COSHH
Clear verbal and written communicator
Able to work well in demanding situations and against time pressures
Able to minimise wasteful practices
Flexible approach to working hours/days

At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here's a flavourful look at the benefits we've cooked up for our amazing team:

Togetherness - "Be a tractor not a trailer."
Nurture - "You grow, I grow, we grow."
Pride - "We can and we will"
Planet - "We're part of a bigger picture"

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