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Legacy Leisure, established to support a national legacy following the Olympics, is a not for profit charitable organisation committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities in which we serve.
Aiming to deliver high quality services to our customers, the Company also prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff.
Chef/Cook to join our busy Catering Team.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for food and is a great team player to help our Catering Manager introduce the new menu in 2023
JOB DESCRIPTION
To prepare and cook meals for customers, visitors, staff and corporate clients frequenting Plas Menai.
Deliver a catering offer inline with the standards given by the Head Chef which will ensure high quality and nutritionally balanced food to ensure customer satisfaction.
Responsible for all aspects of the day to day catering including; food safety, stock control, ordering and cleaning.
To deputise as and when required in the absence of the Head Chef.
To contribute positively and proactively with the catering team to ensure the success of the centre.
To contribute to the team effort and maintain the operational standards to ensure the centre achieves a 5 out of 5 Scores on the Doors grading.
To assist in managing the day to day operations of the catering function in order to maximise business opportunities and profitability in line with the business plan.
Prepare and cook food for customers and visitors.
To ensure the company Food Safety Policy procedures and responsibilities are carried out at all times.
To assist the Head Chef in ensuring all members of staff involved in catering have sufficient training to meet regulatory requirements and training required in order to successfully complete their duties.
Maintain systems of stock control to minimise wastage and aid profitability.
Ensure a consistent high level of service is delivered to customers.
Stimulate secondary spend by facility users by way of supporting the catering manager with regular promotional activity.
Ensure your own conduct and standards of work are in line with licensing regulations.
To contribute to ensuring sufficient staff are available for the safe, high quality functioning of the catering services.
To assist in the management of the centre’s quality assurance systems and procedures.
To undertake maintenance, housekeeping and cleaning duties as and when required.
To undertake any regulatory requirements.
To be responsible and accountable for cash handling as required.
To be responsible for other catering staff on shift as and when required.
To undertake any other duties as may be required by the Catering Manager to ensure that the business objectives of the contract are achieved.
Qualifications and Skills
The post holder will hold a recognised qualification in catering such as GNVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or related subject, and have Food and Hygiene Certification.
Demonstrate recent experience in a chef position.
You will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of HACCP and food safety legislation.
You will have an understanding of food origins and seasonality of produce.
PERSONAL
Among the Personal Characteristics sought the application
Must be able to build strong relationships with customers, clients and employees.
Have good leadership and communication skills.
Must be able to meet the demands of the role by working additional hours and/or additional duties as and when required.
Must be able to maintain and be committed to good employee relations and deliver quality training.
Must be able to supervise and motivate staff.
Must be a team player and be able to work closely with the whole site staff team.
Must be flexible as working hours will vary.