Kitchen Team Leader

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom MAC (Midlands Arts Centre) Full time
Job Title: Section Chef

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Section Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre). As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality food products in a safe and timely manner, adhering to the standards set by our Head Chef.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and deliver all food items as directed, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly, adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Follow recipes and presentation specifications, maintaining attention to detail.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to food hygiene standards.
  • Contribute to reducing waste and maximizing yield, ensuring efficient food production.
  • Ensure accurate storage, preparation, cooking, and serving of allergen food, adhering to guidelines.
  • Monitor and maintain portion controls, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Maintain accurate records of food safety documentation, including COSHH and HACCP records.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with kitchen staff, promoting a collaborative environment.
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures, maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Present a professional image, adhering to dress code and personal hygiene standards.
  • Carry out reasonable instructions and tasks as requested by line management.
Day-to-Day Tasks:
  • Prepare food as required, adhering to recipes and presentation specifications.
  • Carry out service duties, ensuring efficient and high-quality food delivery.
  • Organize and prepare the section for the following day, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Accurately complete control sheets, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Inform kitchen management of any maintenance issues, ensuring prompt resolution.
  • Complete prep sheets accurately at required times, maintaining attention to detail.
  • Communicate with kitchen shift leads to understand daily roles and responsibilities.
  • Inform kitchen management of stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment.
  • Restock items as needed throughout the shift, maintaining a well-stocked kitchen.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity:

At MAC, we are committed to promoting diversity and equality in all aspects of our work. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all staff feel valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage those with protected characteristics to apply.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who may experience racism, those with LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergent individuals, and those with disabilities. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of contemporary England.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all staff.

Person Specification:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Section Chef with a passion for delivering high-quality food products. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. A previous experience in a busy kitchen, in a similar position within a comparable operation, is essential.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Reliability and punctuality.
  • Passion for food and interest in current trends in the industry.
  • Ability to remain calm and work under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and a self-motivator.

Desirable qualifications include a current Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate and computer literacy. A passion for sustainability and ethical products is also desirable.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all staff.

To apply for this post, please follow the link below and follow the application process. Please note that all applications are anonymized during the shortlisting stage. Any attached CVs will not be used at the shortlisting stage, so please ensure you complete the application fully and include all of your experiences, qualifications, and any skills you have that would help us when considering you for this role.


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