Overall Purpose of the Role

To assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the highest standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.  To also assist in the smooth running of kitchen with direction from more senior members of the kitchen brigade.

·       To ensure proper communication of daily operations in their section

·       To prepare and cook sufficient food to provide the agreed amount of customer choice with minimum wastage

·       To ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures

·       To ensure food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and quality

·       To ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busy

·       To ensure all food sent out is correctly garnished

·       To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods avoid wastage and keep down costs

·       To assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records etc

·       To ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, tidy and attractive during service

·       There is always a choice of food for the customers

·       Achieving GP through keeping costs down

·       There is sufficient food during busy periods