Chef - All Levels

JOB DESCRIPTION: CHEF

RESPONSIBLE TO THE SECRETARY MANAGER

Widnes Golf Club is a friendly members club. The course is located in a scenic parkland setting. It has a central location less than five minutes away from the town centre and offers a warm welcome to golfers and social visitors alike.

Overseeing all food production operations at Widnes Golf Club and ensures the delivery of consistently high-quality food.

· Implementing and maintaining control procedures within the department, including daily food production charts, food inventory and costing charts, standardized recipes and weekly/monthly forecasts as requested by the Secretary Manager.

· Creating, maintaining and updating menu specifications, recipes and pictures as agreed with the Secretary Manager.

· Maintaining and evaluating existing food concepts as well as the developing of new ones on a seasonal basis to ensure the highest quality of food and profitability.

· Inspecting, selecting and using only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products sourced locally and sustainably whenever possible.

· Maintaining quality of food products and ensuring consistency in food delivery and standards to meet and exceed expectations of Widnes Golf Club customer base at all times.

· Monitoring and practices excellent operational cleanliness and sanitation.

· Ensuring proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with relevant regulations.

· Preparing requisitions for supplies and food items for production within agreed budget parameters.

· Training and supervising kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment operation and safety measures.

· Monitoring business volume forecast with the Secretary Manager in areas , productivity, costs and other expenses.

· Monitoring inventory rotation to maintain fresh product with little or no waste and in accordance with projected cost of sales objectives.

· Communicating equipment repair needs, overages or shortages of food items and staff issues to the Secretary Manager in a timely manner.

· Maintaining hygiene and health and safety procedures in compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice standards.

· Directing safe work practices in job performance of all kitchen staff.

· Assumes responsibilities for all kitchen operations.

· Displays a professional and courteous manner to and with all food and beverage staff.

· Casually interacts with members and visitors on a regular basis to obtain feedback on food quality, variety, presentation and consistency.

· Commits to regular and reliable attendance with the flexibility to work varied shifts as customer demand requires.

· Maintains a clean and smart personal appearance.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

· Ability to read, speak, write and type English is required.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £12.50-£15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Widnes, WA8 7DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (preferred)
• Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2023