Job Description
Overall Purpose of the Job:
Undertaking food preparation and production, working to the agreed, highest attainable standards for the quality and variety of food and menus on offer are consistently delivered. Within service working alongside the FOH team to deliver the service required via the food counters.
Operational
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Assist Head Chef with food preparation and production throughout the outlet, variably for breakfast, lunch and hospitality services, ensuring that the agreed operating standards are consistently achieved, as agreed with the senior chef on duty
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Ensure that the production and service of food/meals is delivered to the specified requirements and agreed standards, as agreed with the senior chef on duty
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Assist the FOH team with the delivery of counter service through either live cooking or serving.
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Assist with the receipt and storage of goods deliveries for the service outlet as required, ensuring that that control systems and standards are adhered to at all times
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Undertake personal responsibility for Food Hygiene, Health and Safety relating to food production and services whilst performing duties, consistently following required legal compliance and best practice in line with policy and procedure and embracing the Zero Harm culture.
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Assist with the safe keeping and maintenance of the equipment and machinery to the required standards of hygiene and safety
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Undertake professional communication with colleagues within the workplace
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Participate with colleagues in a regularly convened catering staff forums
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Work & liaise effectively & supportively with all other Somerset Larder colleagues & departments in the interests of contributing to a professional work environment
Development
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Observe policies and procedures which are introduced for continually improved food production and services, in liaison with other colleagues as appropriate
Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values
Togetherness
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Be supportive of colleagues
Nurture
- Keen to learn on the job
- Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
Pride
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Able to work independently
- Have a can-do approach
Company Description
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Location: Canary Whalf
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
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Plus your birthday off
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3 volunteering days
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3 days grandparent leave
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24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
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Secondary career leave
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Wedding/commitment day leave
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Free meals on shift
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Bespoke training and development opportunities
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Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
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Pension and life insurance
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Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
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Wellbeing hub
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Access to employee assistance programme
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Cycle to work scheme
Do you have a passion for all things food and service? Want to hone your skills in a great environment that will help you delelop both your kitchen and front of house skills? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join one of our growing teams, to support the Head Chef and General in delivering the best quality of service and food preperation.
We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.
If you are a Kitchen Assistant who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, and loves to cultivate a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
- Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
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Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
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First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required
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Relevant technical culinary skills gained within a similar-sized and similarly-diverse environment and to the requirements of the post
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Organisational skills
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Gain insight in to the NNB particular way of working, with understanding for the need of enhanced security and vetting procedures.
