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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 operation of a
designated section while assisting the Sous Chef with managerial responsibilities, and mentoring junior chefs.

Main Responsibilities

Team Leadership

  • Oversee
    the management and organization of a specific kitchen section.
  • Supervise
    the section team, including managing breaks and daily workload, ensuring adherence to
    strict food safety and hygiene protocols.
  • Inspire
    the team by establishing daily standards and objectives.
  • Guide
    and develop team members to ensure compliance with recipes and product specifications.
  • Evaluate
    team performance within the section, addressing any non-compliance or performance issues with the Sous Chef.

Product Quality

  • Embrace
    Petersham Nurseries' culinary philosophy by demonstrating comprehensive knowledge 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 effectively.
  • Ensure
    that all recipes are executed to specification, including temperature, seasoning, flavor, and presentation through regular checks and necessary adjustments.
  • Monitor
    inventory levels and communicate any concerns to the Sous Chef.
  • Assist
    in stock planning and ordering, collaborating with the Sous Chef.
  • Minimize
    waste and ensure proper documentation.

Process & Compliance

  • Ensure
    that all administrative tasks for the section are completed on time, including temperature logs, waste records, and inventory sheets.
  • Maintain
    high standards of hygiene and sanitation in all food preparation areas, adhering to Food Safety regulations.
  • Implement
    recommendations from Food Safety inspections.
  • Recognize
    the importance of planning and forecasting, raising any relevant issues.
  • Participate
    in various project work as needed.
  • Organize
    the section's storage areas, ensuring proper food rotation and labeling, while promoting team accountability.
  • Update
    and maintain recipe documentation for the section.
  • Identify
    potential staffing challenges for the section that may impact scheduling.
  • Communicate
    any performance issues to the Sous Chef.
  • Plan
    the upcoming week's workload and delegate tasks to the team.

Financial Responsibility

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

Technical Proficiency

  • Capable
    of performing basic mathematical calculations and conversions (e.g., cups to liters).
  • Proficient
    in all kitchen sections and able to manage multiple sections as needed.

Vegetable, Fruits & Salads

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

Cooking Techniques

  • Competent
    in various cooking methods including roasting, grilling, frying, and poaching.

Sauces

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

Meat & Fish Preparation

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

Physical Requirements

This role involves:

  • Heavy lifting
  • Operating kitchen machinery
  • Extended periods of standing
  • Handling hazardous materials


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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


Core Competencies

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