Cook

Based at Café 1911 Ullesthorpe

 

The Role

 

To work as part of the restaurant team in the cooking, planning, production and preparation of food to approved recipe specifications and presentation standards. Ensure responsibilities are carried out in line with Palmers Company standards, policies and objectives.

 

Salary – competitive

Permanent – 32 hours per week

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Food Production

• Ensures all food production is to recipe and Company standards.
• Carries out checks on food produced tasting/testing and checking portion control.
• Ensures food production is carried out minimising wastage.
• Takes responsibility for the recording of food wastage.
• Enforces agreed high presentation standards at all time through all team members.
• Ensures all production of food is carried out safely and tidily.
• Ensures all food is stored correctly and safely according to the Company Food Safety Policy.
• Desirable if candidate has worked in a call line environment in the past.

 

Food Hygiene and Health & Safety

• Maintains all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards in the receipt, storage, labelling and food production areas in line with the Company’s Due Diligence system and as required by law.
• Complies with all aspects of the Food Safety Policy.
• Adheres to any changes in statutory or Company requirements.
• Escalates any non-compliance in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations in the place of work.
• Adopts safe working and equipment handling practices.

 

Ordering, Receipt and Storage of Goods

• Ensures optimum stock levels are maintained.
• Ensures all goods delivered are checked to comply with the goods received procedure.
• Ensures all goods are stored following best practice procedures and in line with Company regulations.
• Ensures all storage areas are kept in good order using ‘First In First Out’ stock rotation.
• Complete stock takes as directed.

 

Commercial Thinking

• Formulates new ideas, finds solutions and embraces change with a positive attitude.
• Is a forward thinker that meets goals and delivers results. Demonstrates good financial awareness.
• Is ready to implement adjustments and changes to support the growth of the business.

 

Think Customer

• Takes time to question and understand the customers’ needs.
• Always willing to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations.

 

Communication

• Communicates effectively with the team to gain commitment and a single vision of what is to be achieved.
• Delegates effectively whilst working as part of the team, building great team spirit.
• Relates well and communicates with people at all levels.

 

Standards

• Works within Company policies and procedures, maintaining standards and demonstrating commitment to the team.
• Sets specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely goals.
• Coordinates staff effectively and with accountability in relation to these objectives.

 

Be the Best

• Maintains a positive outlook, taking a common-sense approach.
• Self-motivated and focused to set a strong example within the team.
• Keeps calm under pressure, accepting constructive criticism and learning from these experiences.

 

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

 

How to apply

• Send your CV and cover letter to Stephen@palmersgardencentre.co.uk
• Include in your application:
  • A section on why you think you would be a good fit for Palmers.
  • Dates and times when would be good for a screening call if we think your application meets our requirements.