Baker

Salted orange food company ltd. is an award winning caterer based in Lincoln, but operating predominantly across the East Midlands.

• Our work environment includes:
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events Are you looking for a position that provides opportunities to learn and grow, with a stable income and excellent career prospects in an expanding business?

If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then Salted Orange Food Co. may have the perfect job for you.

As a Salted Orange Chef, you are primarily responsible for the high-quality food production and kitchen set-up aspects as it pertains to each event. Follow company standards on setting up for the event, outlined procedures, cleaning and hygiene.

Event Chefs at times may be required to start their day at the unit (warehouse) pre-event, to help prepare, gather all necessary food items and equipment, load vans and gather any additional materials they may need. However, you may just be required to show up directly to the event.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists in event kitchen set-up areas by making sure it is clean and organised for the event.

· Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes.

· Will be required to work unit (warehouse) kitchen shifts as well as event shifts.

· Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created.

· Ability to multi-task to ensure seamless service through the event.

· Display good customer relation skills when having to interact with guests, clients and venue personnel.

· Assists in the unloading a reloading of company vehicles at events.

· Performs other duties as assigned to a high standard.

· Being responsible for health and safety.

· Being responsible for food hygiene practices.

· Assist with determining food inventory needs, stock and ordering.

· Assisting in training new kitchen employees to event and kitchen standards.

· Assist in managing food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.

· Supervises food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and company standards.

· Works with Head Chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities.

· Verifies that food storage units meet standards and are consistently well-managed.

• Desired qualities:
• High level of attention to detail
• Good knowledge of all sections
• Ability to produce high quality food
• Good oral communication
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities
• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards Required Qualifications/Experience:
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment
• Competent level of English; spoken and written Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour
• Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
• Experience:
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person