Cook Chargehand Required Dalkeith

Brightwork Limited; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

This role is being advertised by Brightwork who are recruiting for our client in Dalkeith and we require a Permanent Cook Chargehand for our client's site.

We are looking for an experienced Cook Chargehand to work in a busy canteen environment based in Dalkeith.

Hours of work are 30 hours per week. This role is shift-based, so there may also be a requirement for occasional evening/weekend work.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

1. Assist the Catering Manager in the provision of the catering services and to fully deputise in his/her absence.
2. Supervise Catering Assistants and establish effective working relationships.
3. Responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of food, including catering for dietary requirements for a wide range of clients.
4. Prepare and cook food according to recipes.
5. Contribute to menu planning.
6. Contribute to Staff Rota planning.
7. Operate and oversee the use of catering equipment.
8. Ensure that the kitchen and dining areas are maintained to a high level of hygiene.
9. Undertake periodic cleaning tasks e.g., defrosting a fridge, change oil in fryers, as directed by the Catering Manager.
10. Keep clean and orderly storerooms, fridges and freezers etc.
11. Clean stoves and general work areas.
12. Handle small amounts of cash as directed by the Catering Manager.
13. Complete monthly stocktake.
14. Record keeping of stock, waste management etc.
15. Comply with policies and procedures and statutory hygiene regulations.
16. Complete HACCP/Production control sheets.
17. Promote and maintain high quality customer service.
18. Attend meetings when required, and/or in the absence of the Catering Manager.
19. Have a flexible approach to the working week and weekends (5 days over 7 days).
20. Undertake any other such duties as may be required as appropriate to the scope and grading of the post.

Essential Skills for this role:

• Experience of food preparation within the catering or hotel industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent and effective working relationships with staff, students and partners.
• Ability to engage positively with students and corporate clients with a wide range of needs.
• Ability to maintain high catering and hygiene standards.

Educational/Vocational Qualifications Required:
C & G 706-1-2 or equivalent
Intermediate Food Hygiene or equivalent experience.

Key Information and Benefits:
£14.36 per hr. Permanent role.