Cook/Chef

Connect Appointments; Larbert; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is seeking a skilled Cook/Chef in Larbert to prepare and serve menu items while adhering to health and hygiene standards. The role requires a level 3 food hygiene certificate and an in-date PVG. Responsibilities include organizing storage, maintaining cleanliness, and monitoring food temperatures. This full-time position offers an hourly pay rate starting at £14.52, increasing for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must have an in-date PVG.
• Experience in food preparation and production.

Responsibilities

• Organise chill and freezer storage while maintaining cleanliness.
• Maintain hygiene standards in food preparation.
• Monitor and record temperatures of chillers and freezers.

Skills

Customer care/service skills

Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics

Manual handling skills

COSHH knowledge

HACCP knowledge

IT knowledge of ordering systems and PDA use

Education

Level 3 food hygiene certificate

Job description

Connect Appointments are seeking a skilled Cook/Chef to join our client's Larbert team and contribute to the success of their catering department.

What's on offer?

• 5 days over 7, hours between 6am to 6:30pm - but flexibility for earlier starts is required
• Hourly pay of £14.52, rising to £25.26 per hour for weekend work

As the Cook/Chef, you will be responsible for preparing, producing, presenting, and serving menu items to customers while adhering to Health and Safety practices and Food Hygiene Regulations. You will also provide direction to Catering Assistants in the preparation of menu items.

Your responsibilities as a Cook/Chef will include, but not limited to:

• Organise chill and freezer storage while maintaining cleanliness
• Use all equipment safely and correctly
• Maintain hygiene standards in all food preparation, production, and holding areas; complying with food hygiene regulations and HACCP policy
• Monitor and record temperatures of chillers, freezers, food, and holding areas
• Develop and introduce new lines as appropriate
• Prepare, produce, and present therapeutic and special diets

To be successful in this role you will ideally have a level 3 food hygiene certificate. You must also have an in-date PVG. Combined with:

• Customer care/service skills
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics
• Manual handling skills
• COSHH knowledge
• HACCP knowledge
• IT knowledge of ordering systems and PDA use

Do you meet the above requirements? If so, then apply now or give us a call on 01324 464 951.

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