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Role Purpose
A quality focused Chef to deliver a varied an exciting food offer across various catering outlets at Wentworth Woodhouse.
Reporting directly to the Head Chef with responsibility for menu design, quality control and food safety.
Role Duties
Carry out kitchen activities in the George IV Kitchen including
1.Menu development
a.Input into the creation of varied flavourful and visually appealing menus that reflect the event/outlet working on at that time
b.Price considerations
c.Consideration around wastage
2.Ensure consistent quality of all product output
a.Maintain all quality control processes
b.Monitor and respond to customer feedback evaluation
3.Performance to deliver budget
a.Control of costs including wastage
b.Stock management including stocktake
4.Ensure compliance with all current Health & Safety / Food Hygiene Legislation
a.Ensure compliance with the HACCP procedure according to the companies food safety management document
b.Maintain a clean kitchen at all times
c.Ensure safety control measures and hygiene systems are always maintained at all times
d.Maintain all equipment ensuring it is safe and operational
5.People management of colleagues
a.Effective people management skills
b.Ability to build a positive team environment within the kitchen
6.Person
a.Confidence and self-motivation
b.Calm patient and polite at all times
c.Customer service focused
d.Honest reliable and trustworthy maintaining good timekeeping and attendance
e.Respect the wider team
f.To be open to change and innovation driven from the business plan
g.Clean and smart appearance
Person Specification
Please see the criteria expected of the role below.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working in a busy kitchen environment
Experience of developing menus and recipes
Ability to understand customer trends and deliver concepts in line with our brand values
Level 3 Food Safety
Ability to show initiative and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Smart appearance and confidence
Flexible positive approach
Ability to work well under pressure whilst remaining calm
Ability to multi-task and manage your workload effectively.
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Awareness of the implications of social media in a workplace
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of leading and developing a team
