Factory Kitchen Chef
Prep | Kitchen Chefs | Days | 4 on, 4 off
Location: Yorkshire Baker, Norton Grove Industrial Estate
Hugden Way, Malton, YO17 9NE
Exciting opportunities have arisen for chefs to join our kitchen team in our Prep Area, working days. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to learn & train under a classically trained chef, have variety in their role and learn how to cook in our busy kitchens! This role would suit someone who has food manufacturing experience, a passion for cooking and who would now like to transition into the kitchen.
Main duties include (but not limited to):
- Under the guidance of the Area Manager, ensure that each product specification is followed, and any anomalies are reported immediately
- Loading and unloading cookers, blast chillers and holding chillers whilst monitoring & documenting product temperatures
- Setting of cooker programmes and delay timers
- Manage products through the manufacturing process in accordance with agreed technical, hygiene & quality standards
- Work efficiently to achieve daily production & cooking plan and communicate any shortfalls or problems in a timely manner
- Operate tools, machines & equipment, for which training will be provided so you can assist in the food manufacturing process
- Maintain full and accurate cooking and cooling records within agreed timescales
- Maintain best hygiene practices when loading and unloading products in order to prevent cross contamination from occurring
- Complete all paperwork as instructed accurately and within specific time frames
Candidate requirements:
- A passion for cooking and a keen desire to learn
- Good standard of English, both orally & written
- Food Hygiene certificate and basic understanding of health & safety
- Experience of working in food production, an advantage
- Self-motivated, reliable with good timekeeping
- Basic numeric & literacy skills
A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage.