Executive Chef Assistant

7 days ago

Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
{"Key Responsibilities": "Key Responsibilities
  • To ensure food production meets the highest standards, costs are controlled, and menu planning is executed efficiently, in line with the Head Chef's guidance.
  • To oversee the smooth operation of the kitchen, ensuring seamless execution of tasks and duties.
  • To collaborate with the Head Chef and sous chef in compiling food orders and developing innovative menu concepts.
  • To plan, prepare, cook, and present food that meets the company's and client's expectations.
  • To maintain the company's reputation for exceptional food and service by consistently exceeding customer expectations.

CLIENT SERVICE:

  • To provide prompt and efficient service to customers, consistently exceeding their expectations.
  • To be customer-focused at all times, approachable, and quick to respond to customer needs.
  • To ensure all food is cooked, presented, and served in line with company standards, incorporating creativity in presentation and service.

PEOPLE:

  • To assess kitchen team performance, identify training needs, and provide opportunities for growth and development.
  • To empower, support, and motivate the kitchen team, fostering an open-door policy and a positive work environment.
  • To lead by example, ensuring a fun and productive work environment, and treating team members with respect and fairness.
  • To maintain a positive and inclusive team culture.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

  • To ensure all financial controls, costings, wastage, and orders are managed within the client's budget.
  • To maintain a system for quality and credit controls, ensuring purchasing is made through nominated suppliers.

HEALTH & SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, THE ENVIRONMENT:

  • To ensure the kitchen meets statutory and company requirements for Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation and procedures.
  • To maintain equipment in good working order, ensuring safe working practices and reporting equipment faults to the Head Chef.
  • To promote environmental improvement initiatives within the business.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To ensure compliance with the company's policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times.
  • To take responsibility for contributing to personal development, attending training courses as identified by the Head Chef.
  • To demonstrate commitment to company values in all aspects of the role.
  • To act as a positive ambassador for the business.
  • To assist or deputise for the Head Chef as required.
Qualifications
  • NVQ qualification or equivalent
  • Good craft skills background
  • Successful progressive background in catering
  • Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
  • Successful progressive background in education catering
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to plan ahead
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Good communicator at all levels
Additional Information
  • Bespoke benefits for employees, including free meals, career development opportunities, and a reward and recognition scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Program and a Recommend a friend scheme.
  • Prestigious working environments and team events throughout the year.
  • Pension scheme and investment in employee training and development.

"Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for all successful applicants."

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