Cook

Our client is based in Hastings and due to their continual growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for a cook to join their team.

**Main Duties**:

- To produce a range of products to the standards required in order to maintain adequate stock levels and to meet the demands of the customer.
- To manufacture a range of products to the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual and to meet the required product recipe.
- To carry out hot and cold fill packaging and chilling as required; ensuring the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual is adhered to.
- To ensure machinery is thoroughly cleaned as required; in line with the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual.
- To ensure work area is clean, sanitised, tidy and well maintained.
- To complete relevant records for cleaning activities, following the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual.
- To complete appropriate records for goods produced ensuring the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual are maintained.
- To follow the stock rotation procedure and to report any shortages to the supervisor/line manager.
- To ensure a high level of hygiene is maintained both personally and within the work area.
- To comply with health and safety legislation.
- To behave in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with the B&DFL Ethical Trading Policy.
- To support other areas within production where required
- Carry out duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require.
- To comply with policies and procedures.
- To report any maintenance requirements or repairs to the area supervisor, chief engineer or senior maintenance engineer
- To report any issues that may affect food safety, quality or legality or pose a risk to health and safety

**Experience**:

- Good general education.
- Ability to cook or experience of cooking in a similar environment is desirable.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Knowledge of hygiene practices.

**Hours**:

- 8 hour shifts
- Training will be days, 8am to 4.30pm
- Shift pattern, nights 3pm to 11.30pm

**Job Type**: Temp to perm

**Salary**: £11.07-£12.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hastings: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JB2331DG