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Lead Kitchen Specialist

2 months ago

Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Petersham Nurseries - Richmond Full time


LEAD
KITCHEN SPECIALIST

Position Overview

To
serve as an essential member of the culinary team by ensuring the efficient functioning of a
designated kitchen section while assisting the Sous Chef with managerial responsibilities, and mentoring junior chefs in their professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

  • Oversee
    the daily operations and organization of a specific kitchen section.
  • Assume
    supervisory duties for the section team, including managing breaks and workload, while ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene protocols.
  • Inspire
    the team by establishing daily performance standards and objectives.
  • Train
    and guide team members to ensure adherence to recipes and product specifications.
  • Evaluate
    team performance within the section, addressing any issues of non-compliance or underperformance with the Sous Chef.

Culinary Excellence

  • Embrace
    Petersham Nurseries' culinary philosophy by demonstrating a deep understanding of food and ingredients.
  • Guarantee
    that all menu offerings are prepared to a consistently high standard of quality and presentation.
  • Establish
    daily production targets and guidelines for the section, delegating tasks to the team as necessary.
  • Ensure
    that all recipes are executed to specification, including temperature, seasoning, flavor, and presentation through regular quality checks.
  • Monitor
    inventory levels and communicate any concerns to the Sous Chef.
  • Assist
    in stock planning and ordering processes alongside the Sous Chef.
  • Minimize
    waste and accurately document any losses.

Operational Standards

  • Ensure
    that all administrative tasks for the section are completed on time, including temperature logs, waste reports, and inventory sheets.
  • Uphold
    Food Safety standards by enforcing rigorous hygiene and sanitation practices across all food service areas.
  • Implement
    recommendations from Food Safety evaluations.
  • Recognize
    the significance of planning and forecasting, raising any pertinent issues as needed.
  • Participate
    in various project initiatives as required.
  • Manage
    the organization of the section's storage areas, ensuring proper food rotation and labeling, while promoting team accountability.
  • Maintain
    and update recipe documentation for the station.
  • Identify
    potential staffing concerns for the section that may require attention from management.
  • Communicate
    any performance issues to the Sous Chef.
  • Plan
    the upcoming week's workload and allocate tasks to the team.

Financial Responsibility

  • Ensure
    effective waste management practices are in place to minimize losses and maintain accurate waste records.
  • Account
    for all stock utilized in the kitchen.

Technical Proficiency

  • Capable
    of performing basic mathematical calculations and conversions (e.g., cups to liters).
  • Competent
    in managing multiple sections within the kitchen as needed.

Vegetable, Fruits & Salads

  • Proficient
    in standard techniques for preparing a variety of produce (e.g., large dice, batonette, julienne).

Cooking Techniques

  • Skilled
    in various cooking methods, including roasting, grilling, frying, and braising.

Sauces

  • Able
    to prepare essential sauces such as béchamel, tomato, and others, utilizing mother sauces for secondary creations.

Meat and Fish Preparation

  • Capable
    of cleaning, slicing, and trimming primary cuts of meat.
  • Skilled
    in descaling, cleaning, and filleting various types of fish.

Physical Requirements

This role involves:

  • Heavy lifting
  • Operating machinery
  • Prolonged periods of standing
  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals


Performance Metrics

  • Learning & Development
  • Quality & Customer Service
  • Productivity
  • Environmental Health & Safety
  • Stock Accuracy


Core Competencies

  • Resilience and Composure
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Achievement of Personal Work Goals