Assistant Chef

Placed: 14/06/17
Region: Manchester
Location: Middleton
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Purpose
To prepare cook a selection of meals and produce meals for the bistros and hospitality events. To provide students with industry specific knowledge, supervise, coach and train students and assist with the assessment of students skills. To contribute to meeting targets for commercial income across all provision.
36 hours per week (Term Time Only 40 weeks)
Duties
To work with the organisational, client and statutory policies and regulations regarding Hygiene, Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire, Security, Alarms, Energy Conservation, Recycling, Food Safety and HACCP are complied with at all times. To comply with safer food better business
To be proactive in compliance with allergens and labelling
To report for duty at all times at the correct time, clean, tidy, and wearing a correctly maintained uniform as per the college standard.
To wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required when carrying out specific duties in accordance with the college Health and Safety policy.
To prepare and present all meals and services to the college’s standard and the Customer’s satisfaction.
To set the example by being professional at all times.
Assisting with the supervision of students on work experience placements and all staff to ensure excellent customer service is provided while minimising waste maximising profit
To contribute to the creation of your sections’ menus with guidance from the head of hospitality and catering (or assistant head) as required
To Work with technicians to ensure accurate stock ordering and storage and dating in accordance with food safety regulations
To assist in the allocation of student duties and to supervise them in cooking of dishes, giving technical advice and guidance when necessary
To ensure that supplies are properly used and accounted for.
To work within cost and production constraints as required in accordance with departmental requirements
To ensure the correct storage and labelling of food in accordance with Health and Safety Standards
Ensuring all serving staff are informed and are complying with the menus and portion sizes as required
 Assisting with the  preparation of the menu for the day
Making sure that food is ready to be served according to menu specification, correct portion control and the correct garnish as to what food item being served
Making sure that temperature checks are recorded for each meal and documented during service on (Mk (f) 07.) considering all hot meals to be above 76° Celsius.
Insuring that all food preparations have been done for the next day before the students have gone home.
Assisting with storage and stock rotation of all products.
To ensure that areas under your control are kept clean and tidy as required by food hygiene standards at all times
To assist in other kitchens as and when necessary within the college
To assist in other catering areas (Front of House, Hospitality, Catering) as and when requested
To Co-ordinate and be actively involved with foodservice and the care of customers
To report any complaint, compliment or incident of accident, near miss, fire, theft, loss, damage or other irregularity to the Head of Hospitality and Catering or to the Assistant  head of Hospitality and Catering
To promote a friendly, helpful and professional service and co-ordinate and respond positively to student feedback, delivering excellent customer service at all times
 To attend all mandatory meetings and training courses as required for the betterment of the operation and personal development
Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
 Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
All staff are responsible for:
Children & Vulnerable Adults: safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
Equipment & Materials: the furniture, equipment and consumable goods used in relation to their work
Health / Safety / Welfare: the health and safety and welfare of all employees, students and visitors under their control in accordance with Hopwood Hall College’s safety policy statements
Equal Opportunities: performing their duties in accordance with Hopwood Hall College’s Single Equality Scheme
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
A relevant Catering Level 3 Health and Safety Qualification relating to food safety
Desirable Criteria
Level 3 Customer Services Qualification
Assessor qualification (D32/33/A1)
Internal Verification Qualification (D34/V1)
How Identified: Application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Minimum 3 years’ experience within a catering environment
Experience of working within a learning environment
Desirable Criteria
Assessing learners
How Identified: Application/Interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Demonstrate sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures
Relevant industry specific knowledge
How Identified: Application/Interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate Level Microsoft office IT applications
Willing to undertake training appropriate to role

Price / Salary: £15,781 per annum