Chef

Apleona is currently recruiting for a Chef to work in Cootehill, Cavan.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the supervision and control of all food and beverage from the Kitchen, to provide high quality food in all areas whilst taking control of GP% and Costings.
• Ensure that the service of all meals is to the standard laid down by the Company and Client’s specification.
• Obtain supplies and purchases from Company appointed suppliers or site specific
• Ensure that the control of raw materials and portions are to the Company’s standards
• Ensure that all COSHH policies and procedures are fully understood and followed..
• Ensure all food is prepared using fresh and local produce whilst maintaining a high standard of quality and presentation
• Complete and maintain all legislative paper work as required by law including the Apleona Kitchen Diary.
• Maintain the Company standard of hygiene and safety and develop and update cleaning schedules.
• Take all necessary steps to ensure the security of the kitchen, stores, and monies and any other area
• Ensure that all areas under the Chef’s control are left clean and tidy at all times and that all equipment is switched off at the end of each shift
• Maintain satisfactory relationships at all appropriate levels of the Client organisation
• Attend to all customer complaints and compliments within the guidelines and timeframes.
• Ensure admin procedures are handled in conjunction with Line Manager
• Conduct regular security checks
• Ensure that all deliveries are received and recorded as per company requirements
• Ensure all new staff are inducted into the Canteen and kitchen procedures
• Maintain tight stock control on all produce through bookwork, wastage, weekly stock takes to deliver a comprehensive business model
• Design and roll out a recipe data base for your core items and menus
• Deliver weekly menu planning and engineering ensuring that they are set in a monthly cycle
• Attend and take all necessary action, statutory or otherwise in the event of accident, fire, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities
• Attend meetings, conferences and training courses as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience within a working kitchen
• Knowledge of Kitchen Health & Safety Procedures and all Legislative Requirements
• Costing and Menu Planning, Stock Control and High Quality Food Production
• Recognised Professional Culinary Qualification
• Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills .
• Ability to make on the spot decisions
• Knowledge of audit requirements
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work required

We look forward to your application!

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