PRODUCTION CHEF
The Production offer at Macknade Fine Food Hall truly showcases what can be done with the fantastic ingredients found at Macknade. We draw real inspiration from the unique opportunity of having Macknade as our kitchen larder, handpicking the finest ingredients from our on-site butchery, greengrocery and delicatessen.
We are looking for a full time Production Chef to become part of our Production team, creating outstanding produce for our customers.
THE ROLE
As Production Chef at Macknade you will:
- Deliver high quality food production at scale while maintaining consistency in tase, presentation and standards
- Deliver the production kitchens current range, supporting increased volume and a broader product range into our spectrum
- Maintain exemplary standards of food safety and hygiene compliance
We are looking for:
- A Chef with enthusiasm for utilising the finest ingredients to create a high quality production range
- Experience of the food production environment and how to make it successful
- A Chef with a strong understanding of batch cooking and yield control
- A guest first mentality, making food with eth customer experience at the heart of every creation, building on the Macknade reputation for offering a high quality outstanding experience
Why join Macknade?
- We are a genuinely collaborative, values driven business
- You will have the chance to make a real impact in a well loved local and national brand
- This is a role where you will be trusted, involved and heard
- You will be surrounded by great people, great food and a strong sense of purpose
BENEFITS
You will get:
- Long service annual leave increases
- 5 days closure over the Christmas and New Year period
- 20% discount on products, with regular 30% discount weeks
- Discounts on all onsite partner facilities (Gym/Vets/Massage Therapy/Sauna/ SpinLab)
- Regular team social activities throughout the year
TERMS
We are looking for a full time positions of 42.5 hours per week and this will include working at weekends and the occasional evening.
The salary is £13.60 per hour
NEXT STEPS
To apply, please read the full job description below and submit a CV with a covering letter via our website www.macknade.com/careers.
Please note we do not guarantee a response to applications made via Indeed
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Post: Production Chef
Responsible to: Head Chef (Production and Events)
Summary of post: To be responsible for delivering high volume, consistent and commercially viable ready to eat and ready to finish food
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Deliver high quality food production at scale while maintaining consistency in taste, presentation and standards
2. Delivery of the day to day standard operating procedures
3. Maintain exemplary standards of food safety and hygiene and compliance.
4. Work collaboratively within a team supporting other departments where necessary
5. Deliver the production kitchens current range, supporting increased volume and a broader product range into our retail spaces
6. Communicate effectively across departments to ensure smooth operations
7. To comply with legislative requirements, company policies and guidelines in respect to health & safety and data protection ensuring a 5* hygiene rating is achieved
8. To lead in and ensure the Macknade vision, ethos and values are at the heart of the customer experience at every touchpoint.
9. To participate in the staff support and development scheme and to undertake training based on individual and operational needs.
10. To demonstrate positive personal and professional behavior as specified in the Staff Code of Conduct.
11. To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested.
Person Specification
Post: Chef (Production)
Skills and Ability:
· Proven experience in food production
· Strong understanding of batch cooking and yield control
· Understanding of shelf life management and labelling regulation
· Passion for ingredients, provenance, food quality and flavour
· Understanding of HACCP principles
· Strong attention to detail
· A clear passion to build on the Macknade reputation for offering a high quality, outstanding customer experience
Pay: £13.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
