Pizza Chef

We currently have an opportunity for casual staff to join our amazing team. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility. A need for outstanding customer focused individuals to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

 
Package DescriptionThis position is working 16 hours per week (Saturdays & Sundays) between the months of April - September.
Main Responsibilities1. To ensure that the Company and statutory regulations regarding hygiene, safety, and cleanliness are complied with and all tasks undertaken are according to Safeguard regulations

2. To ensure that all food labelling is compliant with Food Safety Laws and to follow all allergen protocols and ensure that all goods are correctly stored and comply with Health & Safety legislation

3. To ensure the prompt service of all meals and services at the required times, to the company’s standard and client expectation in conjunction with the Senior Chefs

4. To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current trends and are within budgetary restraints

5. To assist in the preparation of menus, relating to your work environment and the company standard

6. Develop a positive employee relations environment with all team members

7. To maintain records and carry out all necessary temperature checks in accordance with Sodexo company policy i.e. Delivery temperature checks, fridge temperature, cooking temperature, hot holding temperature etc, and ensuring all documentation is correctly filed on a weekly basis

8. To receive any necessary training, meetings and briefings to complete your job responsibilities to the Company and Client standards

9. To complete a full and thorough monthly stock check in time for each month end check and rotate stock in accordance with company policy to ensure the efficiency of the unit is maintained

10. To ensure all stock is ordered to par level and that the best practise is followed to ensure COS is not exceeded with monthly price checks reviewed to maintain unit COS

11. To carry out any reasonable request by management pertaining to the service to the client and company

12. To ensure you are trained to use all kitchen and transportation equipment and that it is in good working order, any faults are reported following the correct company procedure

13. To ensure all food is transported according to company policy and following all Food Safety Laws

14. To ensure that you are compliant with COSHH at all times

15. To maintain a high level of personal presentation following all company uniform standards at all times including hate, aprons, whites, PPE etc
The Ideal Candidate1. At least 2 years experience within 4/5 star hotel restaurant & banqueting operations.

2. Previous experience at Chef de Partie/Commis Chef level

3. Management experience

4. Excellent culinary skills

5. Hold valid ‘Intermediate Food Hygeine’ certificate

6. Excellent spoken and written English

7. Strong problem solving and organizational skills

8. Strong leadership skills

9. Basic IT skills with knowledge of word and excel

10.High standards of personal presentation

11. Able to work weekends and bank holidays
About The CompanyHeritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library,  Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events for which we are honoured to have received a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Supplier of Catering Services.

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.