Kitchen Porter Supervisor - Bridgwater, United Kingdom - Somerset Larder

Somerset Larder

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Bridgwater, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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South West Larder:
Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet_

Full Time: 39 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern

Salary:
£15.83 per hour, plus salary enhancements for weekend work

Location:
Central Production Kitchen (North Petherton)

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go, using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country.

Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance.

Our Values are:

Togetherness "Be a tractor not a trailer."
Nurture "You grow, I grow, we grow."
Pride "We can and we will"
Planet "We're part of a bigger picture"

South West Larder offers a generous benefits package which includes:

Employee Assistance Programme
30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Christmas Shutdown
Flexible shift options
Ongoing Learning, Development and Training
Access to Occupational Health
Cycle Scheme
Pension Scheme (5% matched)
Free Meal on Shift

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Team Leadership/Supervision:

Oversee the Kitchen Porters (KPs) within CPK to ensure good communication and
Lead and organise of the Kitchen Porter within daily CPK operations
Work effectively and supportively with Somerset Larder colleagues across the business in the interests of maintaining a professional work environment
Communicate professional with team members to ensure achievement of work tasks to quality standards and timeliness
Lead team members in day to day attendance, performance standards and conduct/behaviour expectations
Participate in recruitment interviews for new team members
Support on the job induction planning and training
Instruct and guide colleagues on the required food production policies and procedures and Food Safety Quality Manual standards
Provide training to colleagues for the safe and proper cleaning of equipment and tools

Operations:

Assist the Chef's with cleaning, maintenance of equipment and schedules
Organise the cleaning of ancillary equipment to support catering operation, including but not limited to
Trailers, Vehicles, Plant and Machinery.
Support and organise cleaning, periodic cleaning and deep cleaning as required.
Undertake the scheduled audits within CPK, to a high level of accuracy and timeliness
Ensure all equipment, crockery and cutlery is cleaned as required.
Provide support for CPK operating duties e.g. stock take, good receipting.
Assist in the delivery of stock including food/provision, checking and accounting for items.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include offsite
Organise and carry out activities required by the accredited FSQMS i.e. Cleaning schedule
Act as Banksman, and other such job specific operations as required.
Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the CPK Manager and Senior Chef Supervisor

Health, Safety, Environmental and Service:

Participate as a HACCP Team member if required
Assist with regular scheduled Facilities Management (FM) checks such as Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguisher and First Aid checks
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation, HACCP and Codes of Practice, together with any specific company requirements of key customers.
Organise the ordering of all raw materials, packaging, consumables and cleaning chemicals as and when required.
Ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
Ensure all waste is removed promptly and placed in the correct waste containers in accordance with site waste management plan.
Drive and support Zero Harm Culture.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety.

We'll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

Togetherness

Demonstrate and role model good leadership and management practices
A flexible approach to working hours including early starts and late finishes as part of a rota
Good team working skills and supportive approach to resolving challenges

Nurture

Committed to continuous learning
Hold Food Safety Level 2 and be able to achieve Level 3 within 28 days of joining
Relevant kitchen porter experience including supervisory duties

Pride