Chef

• Complete all mandatory training as directed by the Catering Manager and Head Chef.
• Comply with all Company and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include awareness of any specific hazards in the work place.
• Provide high personal standards of performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times.
• Ensure that the Company's standards of cleanliness are achieved and maintained in pot wash, fixtures and fittings, pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, glassware, storage area etc.
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen in all areas as directed by the Catering Manager and Head Chef.
• Support with goods deliveries ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed and documentation completed. Ensure that goods are checked against the order and any shortfalls/damages recorded and the relevant parties notified in a timely manner.
• Support to ensure that all goods are quickly and correctly stored away on rotation system following the rule ‘first in, first out’.
• Participate in any necessary training and team meetings to complete job responsibilities to the Company and Client’s standards e.g. health & safety, food hygiene.
• Mop up spillages and sweep up debris as required throughout the day, ensuring a clean and safe working environment at all times.
• To prepare and cook food following strict adherence to Sodexo and Nestle practices, policies and procedures.
• As instructed by the Head Chef, support with cleaning, service and vending.
• Work as a team to promote harmonious working relationships within the Sodexo team.
• Assist at any special ad-hoc functions, some of which may occur outside working hours.
• Report immediately any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate.
• Ensure that the onsite maintenance procedures are adhered to and report immediately and cease to use any faulty equipment.
• Wear correct uniform at all times, including the use of PPE as instructed by the Catering Manager and Head Chef.
• Champion the Sodexo H&S culture through the report all near misses to the Catering Manager and Head Chef.
• Work and support in all business areas on site.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by management

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level        
• Good interpersonal skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with customers, clients and team members
• Good knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Able to work on own initiative and within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety (Level 3 preferred)
• Positive approach to learning and identify own training needs as appropriate
• Flexible approach to role
• Understand Service Excellence and deliver Service excellence at all time

Desirable

• Industry recognised Food Safety and H&S Qualifications