Casual Chef

One of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. Here we cater for a number of different events through the year ranging from corporate and private meeting & events to the absolutely enthralling match days over the course of the year. With a variety of Food & Beverage outlets to choose from, it is an outstanding venue that offers attendees a fun day out.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS (TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Under the direction of the head chef, prepare and produce food as directed using modern methods, equipment, and fresh food.
• Ensure that all food is cooked and served to the highest quality.
• Ensure that all food that is served is of a safe and appropriate temperature using probes and by recording this information.
• To undergo training in both formal courses and on the job training to develop cooking and organisational skills.
• Operate cleaning, dishwashing equipment when needed/requested.
• Properly clean and store equipment, service, preparation and storage areas.
• Complete all / any necessary cleaning/hygiene duties as directed by the team leader.
• Serve customers, clients, visitors and guests in line with Company and Client service standards and expectations as required.
• Empty, remove and store rubbish as required or when needed.
• Complete basic temperature monitoring of cooked food, refrigerators and freezers and record accurately on a daily basis.
• To complete the location cleaning schedule on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as determined by the schedule and directed by the team leader and any other duties you may be requested to complete by the location manager or Senior Thomas Franks employees.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & ABILITIES)

Key Personal Skills and Attributes

• Team Working abilities, listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour towards others, detail conscious and ability to be effective under pressure. Food Hygiene certificate essential. (E)
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible as necessary. Reliable, honest and able to demonstrate an open, attentive approach to customer service. (E)
• Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility for basic duties. (E)
• Ability to manage some moderately heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing. (E)
• Enthusiastic, passionate, committed, confident and self-motivated. (E)

Knowledge / Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good understanding and use of verbal English. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good standard of numeracy, written English and reading skills. (E)
• Similar experience of customer and/or food service or preparation environments preferred. (D)

(E) = Essential
(D) = Desirable

 

Benefits

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Unrivalled individual training and development.
• Well established apprenticeship programme.
• Team & company social events.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Workplace pension.
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.