Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Cook to join our team at EUROSPAR Rossdowney. As a Cook, you will be responsible for assisting the chef in the safe and hygienic preparation and production of high-quality meals sold in our store, maintaining great hygiene standards, and supporting a team of brilliant people.
Key Responsibilities
* Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
* Check quality of ingredients and report any concerns to the Chef.
* Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (peeling and chopping vegetables and cutting meat etc as required).
* Follow recipes and methods in a very strict manner to ensure the highest possible quality and consistency of food production.
* Portion, arrange and garnish food to the required specification.
* Cook food as required using various utensils and kitchen appliances.
* Exercise and enforce constant watch over Health & Safety, Security, Discipline and Due Diligence.
* Carry out food safety control checks in all areas to ensure all standards are being maintained and recorded.
* Prepare and cook all food in line with company procedure and Health and Safety regulations.
* Ensure a high standard of cleanliness in the Kitchen area is maintained at all times.
* Be accountable for the enforcement of all legislative demands/standards of fire, health, hygiene and safety and these conditions are strictly adhered to.
* Receive goods-in ensuring all legislative requirements, quality specification and shelf life of products is adhered to.
* Ensure effective stock rotation practices are in place to use older products first and reduce wastage.
* Assist the Chef with stock control procedures including stocktaking & ordering.
* Undertake other duties as required for the role.
Requirements
* A good standard of education and very good communication skills.
* The ability to work under pressure and be apt in multiskilling.
* The ability to follow instructions and have great attention to detail.
* At least 2 years experience in a catering environment.
* Previous experience of all types of food preparation.
* Knowledge of Food Safety practices and procedures- minimum Level 2 qualification in Food Safety.
* Commercial Awareness, and ability to deliver on Key Performance Indicators such as sales, costs and profitability.
* Aged 18 years or over (for store legislative requirements).
Our Culture
* Ambition: We always strive to be better.
* Customer First: We provide exceptional service.
* Teamwork: We succeed together.
* Integrity: We are fair, honest and ethical.
Benefits
We offer attractive pay, an employee assistance programme, Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores, and many more.
Working Hours
Full-time position available at 42.5 hours per week, working within Monday to Sunday, 5:00am to 8:00pm, with a degree of flexibility required.