Chef - Campuses

South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours per week

Hourly Pay Rate: £19.99

Location: Sedgemoor Campus / Hinkley Campus

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

- Togetherness - “Be a tractor not a trailer.”
- Nurture - “You grow, I grow, we grow.”
- Pride - “We can and we will”
- Planet - “We’re part of a bigger picture”

Under the direction of the Chef Manager, you will take pride in ensuring the food we make to order is produced to a high standard of quality. This is varied and creative role, so you will also assist the Chef Manager in planning our menus and food provision, taking into account any allergen constraints or equipment availability.

Responsibilities

Carry out all catering activities under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef Supervisor; Ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards; Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.; Ensure all kitchen facilities and all equipment are cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule; Ensure catering service effectiveness, ensuring waste minimised, and write offs within agreed limits, in accordance of the cost plan; Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time; Complete training as commensurate for the role; Support a zero harm culture

Requirements

Ability to work as part of a team; A flexible approach to working hours; Be supportive of colleagues; Keen to learn on the job; Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment); Be honest and trustworthy; Able to work independently; Have a can-do approach; Hygienic approach and manner; Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices; City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or Commis Chef Level 2; Food Safety Level 2 (or able to achieve on appointment); Health & Safety Level 2 qualification; Basic COSHH; Clear verbal and written communicator; Able to work well in demanding situations and against time pressures; Able to minimise wasteful practices; Flexible approach to working hours/days

Benefits

Internal applications only; Please apply with your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your interest and suitability; Selection may include a two-stage process, including delivering a short training session/presentation