Chef

The role entails preparing and cooking a range of high quality and creative dishes to Carnbrooke standards for sale to both Retail and Wholesale Customers.

• Preparation and cooking of food to Carnbrooke standards, ensuring consistent high quality.
• Ensure adherence to standardised recipes as approved by head chef.
• Follow instructions in relation to batch cooking of products, from cooking to packaging stage.
• Ensure shelf life procedures are strictly adhered to and all protocols followed.
• Follow and understand order sheets for Wholesale/Retail customers.
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in daily preparation and keep up to date with new recipes and preparation techniques.
• Assist in the Packaging Department, as required to pack and label cooked ready meals.
• Accurately and timely complete all required documentation to ensure clear traceability.
• Ensure HACCP procedures are adhered to, including but not limited too, traceability checks, temperature checks, cleaning schedules and food safety procedures.
• Maintain high levels of personal hygiene to ensure production of high-quality products.
• Assist in keeping all cooking utensils, equipment, and work areas clean, tidy, and well presented.
• Report equipment defects to Line Manager and initiate repairs as required.
• Follow stock rotation procedures.
• Maintain a safe food environment within your department, complying with health and safety regulations, internal & external audit requirements.