Night-Shift Trainee Chef: Learn & Grow

Wiltshire Farm Foods; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage

25 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Free parking

Canteen

Job summary

Wiltshire Farm Foods is seeking a Prep Department cook to join the Low Risk Kitchen team. The role is 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 22:00–06:00, with progression from Grade 4 to Grade 5 as training completes.

Starting rate is £14.78 per hour, with potential up to £15.93 per hour plus shift allowances, bonuses and benefits. NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or willingness to complete, and Level 2 Food Hygiene are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery - or willingness to complete
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Responsibilities

• Weigh products to be used in recipes.
• Control left over stock and apply FIFO.
• Cook products following the recipes supplied.
• Clean pots between products and liaise with High Care Op when pump strip is required when changing from meat to vegetarian products, different species.
• Complete Paperwork 100% fully, accurately and legibly – this is a legal requirement.
• May be expected to work in other areas as required.
• Finished cooking’s must be right first time and you must check with the area lead if unsure.
• Inform the area lead if there is a potential quality issue.
• Ensure accurate yields to keep consistent product quality and prevent devaluations.
• Taste test every cooking with another staff member before release to High Care Kitchen for assembly.

Skills

NVQ2 Cookery

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Wiltshire Farm Foods is seeking a Prep Department cook to join the Low Risk Kitchen team. The role is 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 22:00–06:00, with progression from Grade 4 to Grade 5 as training completes.

Starting rate is £14.78 per hour, with potential up to £15.93 per hour plus shift allowances, bonuses and benefits. NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or willingness to complete, and Level 2 Food Hygiene are required.