Cook

2 weeks ago


Shirebrook, United Kingdom Willow Tree Family Farm Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Position**:Cook

**Objectives of the job**

The role is to work in a high demand catering facility at a children's farm park, and events venue.

Applications must be able to work most weekends and including weekdays and occasional late evening shifts when required. shifts do not follow a set working pattern but a minimum of 2 weeks rota scedaule will be available as a set minimum

the working hours will be between;
8.00am till 6pm

on occasions late shifts for evening catering for the venue would be between;
2.00pm till 10pm

a normal working day is between 9.00am till 4.30pm

the role will be o plan and provide nutritious high quality meals to all visitors on a daily basis, ensuring food purchased is fresh and within budget

Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained

**Key responsibilities and accountabilities**
- Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable
- Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the Farm Manager
- Adhere to Willow Tree Family Farm's policies and procedures
- Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform

Functional:

- Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies
- To conform to the sites Food Hygiene procedures
- Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and report the manager
- To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the visitors and staff of the site.
- Work closely with the trustees and key stakeholders to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences
- Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the service from suppliers
- Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference
- Work closely with the Manager, by maintaining the catering budget
- Work closely with the Manager to ensure catering services are provided to the appropriate standards
- Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen
- Maintain in accurate stock control
- Carry out good food Management, temperature controls and HACCP documentation according to current Food Hygiene regulations

**Competencies**

Communication:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Business Management:

- Committed to providing a high quality service
- Responsive to individual dietary and cultural needs
- Capable of creating and working to a budget
- Willing to attend such training sessions that are deemed necessary by line management.
- Team worker
- Aptitude towards continuous learning and development

**Knowledge/Qualifications**
- Previous catering experience within a commercial or business setting
- Understanding of and clear commercial or business setting
- Food Hygiene Certified - Level 2 as a minimum. Willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene qualifications
- First Aid Certified
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation/Catering
- Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21 per week

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person


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