Kitchen Team Member - Cinema City, Norwich

Cineworld Cinemas Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Team Members to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment, where you'll be responsible for cooking and presenting food to an excellent standard while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to ensure that all dishes are prepared according to company specifications and served promptly. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to high hygiene standards, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your culinary career in a vibrant setting.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred, with a focus on food preparation.
• Ability to follow health and safety policies and maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to high standards, ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Record wastage and follow company procedures for deliveries.

Skills

Kitchen Operations

Food Preparation

Health & Safety Compliance

Food Hygiene Standards

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Kitchen Environment

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

We're looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our busy Kitchen Team.

The Cinema City Kitchen Team delivers high standards across the board and, as well as serving our Daily Brunch, Main, Pizza, and Kids Menu, we also cater for a number of events.

We've hosted Weddings, Receptions, Christenings, Birthday Parties, and everything in between, so flexibility is key when joining as a Kitchen Team Member.

Previous experience in kitchens would be preferable, and there will be an expectation to get involved in all aspects of the Kitchen Operation from KP duties (washing up/cleaning/maintaining high H&S standards) to preparing, cooking, and delivering food to specs provided in a timely and professional manner.

JOB TITLE

Kitchen Team Member

DIRECT REPORT TO

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR

N/A at this level

JOB PURPOSE

Entry level. To cook and present food to an excellent standard. To keep the kitchen clean and tidy, contributing to a 5* food hygiene rating.

MAIN DUTIES

General Kitchen Duties

1. Delivering our menus to company specification, served in a timely manner from the kitchens.
2. Prepare dishes to company specification sheets. Preparing and cooking food to consistently high standards of presentation, following company plating guidelines.
3. Receive deliveries as per company procedure, ensuring discrepancies are actioned and HACCP procedures are followed.
4. Undertaking such administration to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
5. Ensure all communication via radios is appropriate, clear, and concise.

Health & Safety – You will:

1. Follow all Health & Safety Policies with a Spot it, Sort it approach.
2. Work efficiently using all pieces of equipment (you have been trained on) correctly and with care.
3. Inform management immediately of any breaches or issues within Health & Safety.
4. Help monitor maintenance or repairs, advising the relevant people of any issues immediately.
5. Open and close kitchen areas, ensuring the relevant supporting paperwork is completed.
6. Undertake basic daily cleaning duties including but not limited to crockery, pots, pans etc., and removing rubbish as required.
7. You will be expected to attend regular staff meetings and shift briefings and keep up to date on staff communications.
8. Adhere to all policies and procedures.
9. Ensure Food Hygiene, Kitchen Cleanliness, and other health and safety responsibilities are followed at all times, maintaining a 5* rating.

Product Knowledge and Sales

1. Ensure all wastage is correctly recorded by following the wastage procedure.
2. Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and food presentation in line with policy.

Along with your main duties, you will also be expected to carry out any other duties that are reasonably asked of you.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is therefore subject to amendment. May 2023