Harbour and Jones is an independent and enterprising food service company. Never desiring to be the biggest in our field, we simply aim to be the best. H +J is one of our brands it’s a choice for stylish cafes and staff restaurants; meetings and events in iconic venues and contemporary dining rooms in visitor attractions.
This role is based in a busy, high profile and vibrant staff operation in a world famous department store in the west end. You will be working as a part of a large team. This site is open Monday to Sunday daytime only and you will be working up to 5 days a week, including weekends. Your hours will vary, depending on business needs.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- To manage a section within the kitchen to the standards set by the Head Chef
- To prepare all food to the highest standard.
- To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
- To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus being prepared and where necessary identify shortages and instigate action to source ingredients
- To assist in menu planning
- To assist in weekly and monthly stock-takes as directed
- To assist in the costing of dishes and menus and work to deliver the General Practitioner in the related site
- To ensure all food is labelled and dated in fridges and freezers
- To understand and comply with statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance these standards
- To maintain a professional and friendly image with the client and customers at the relevant site
- Work effectively with all colleagues to ensure excellent customer service
The ideal candidate:
- Has NVQ level 1 and 2 qualifications or similar City and Guild examinations
- Has excellent knowledge of H and S and Food Hygiene
- Has previous experience in a similar role
- Is enthusiastic and passionate about food
- Has knowledge of and keeps up to date with current food trends
- Has a good understanding of cost control and General Practitioner
- Has numeracy skills
- Has great communication skills
- Is a team player
- Is eager to learn and progress
- Is able to work well under pressure
- Is computer literate
If this sounds like you, then please forward us your CV immediately as this position is to be filled as soon as possible
**All Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK**
Please note that due to high level of applications received; only successful candidates will be contacted.