Cook Job Luton area,England UK,Restaurant/Food Service

To be an effective member of the Hospitality Team ensuring an exceptional standard of customer care, whilst adhering to all company procedures in line with the company’s Food Policy and current Health & Hygiene regulations. Responsible for the preparation of all menu items in accordance with company standards.

Key skills and responsibilities include:

To prepare, cook and present food to the required Company standards whilst adhering to approved recipes, and ensuring that correct cooking methods are followed at all times.
To work cleanly, safely and hygienically at all times.
To check food products received and to store according to company procedure.
To ensure that food is stored correctly and stock rotation procedures are followed at all times.
To be responsible for correct portion control, minimising wastage as appropriate.
To comply with all Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations and Company Health and Safety policies including COSHH and food handling procedures.
To be able to use all kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
To report all faulty equipment, machinery and utensils to the duty manager.
To complete general duties as specified by Team Leader/Duty Manager
To be responsible for setting up operating equipment as per standard set up for all working areas
Ensure completion of relevant paperwork
Always ensure BOH areas are compliant with food safety legislation and company procedures.
Adopt a clean as you go policy with attention to detail.
To ensure dishwashing is maintained and cluttery is kept to a minimum in back of house areas also by adopting a clean as you go policy with attention to detail.
To ensure that the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules are adhered to according to company procedures.
To demonstrate excellent customer service skills, putting the customer first at all times.
To recognise the importance of team work and group dynamics, building and maintaining effective working relationships within the team.
To ensure that opening and closing is followed according to company policy.
To have the ability to communicate in an appropriate manner with all colleagues and customers ensuring that effective communication exists across relevant departments.
To pass on all relevant information at shift changeovers.
To always project the company in a positive manner to both customers and colleagues.
To adopt a flexible approach to the work of the team and adapt to changing priorities, shifts and procedures in order to meet the requirements of the business
To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time.

Working hours:

16 hours per week on Friday and Saturdays only. 5pm – 1am.

In return for your commitment, we offer an excellent salary, development opportunities and a wide range of employee benefits - read more details below.

WHAT WE OFFER

As well as an excellent salary, we are dedicated to providing our colleagues with a vast range of benefits including:

Company funded benefits

Private GP helpline.
Discount portal for popular retailers, restaurants, leisure and more.
Life assurance.
Employee assistance programme " A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling whatever the issue.
20% discounted gym membership.
Mental health support.
Family-friendly and wellbeing policies.

Flexible benefits* " designed for employees to choose the best package for their personal needs.

Health Cash Plan (level 1 is company funded).
Critical illness cover.
Travel insurance.
Health Screening.

Rewards, recognition, development, and events

Genting Academy " online learning portal.
Long service awards.
Staff social fund.
Annual company Christmas present.
A range of social engagement activities such as a company-wide pub quiz, Croupier of the Year Awards, and a 5-a-side football…