Kitchen Assistant 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:

Assist with the leadership and organisation of the Kitchen Assistants within daily CPK operations
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
Work effectively and supportively with Somerset Larder colleagues across the business in the interests of maintaining a professional work environment
Instruct and guide colleagues on the required food production policies and procedures and Food Safety Quality Manual standards

Operations:

Assist Chef and Kitchen Assistants with food preparation and production throughout the CPK, ensuring that the agreed operating standards are consistently achieved, as agreed with the manager/supervisor on duty.
Ensure that the production and service of food/dishes is delivered to the specified requirements and agreed standards, as agreed with the manager/supervisor on duty
Assist with the receipt and storage of goods deliveries and dispatch across the business, ensuring that that control systems and standards are adhered to at all times
Maintain, understand and instruct colleagues on their personal responsibility for Food Hygiene, Health and Safety relating to food production and services whilst performing duties, consistently following required legal compliance and best practice in line with policy and procedure and embracing the ZERO harm culture.
Assist with the safe keeping and maintenance of the equipment and machinery to the required standards of hygiene and safety
Assist and support across the operational boundaries within Somerset Larder as the business dictates, inkeeping with the role and/or working development opportunities

Health, Safety, Environmental and Service:

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.
Contribute to the ordering of all raw materials, packaging, consumables and cleaning chemicals as and when required.
Advise relevant managers of all planned maintenance required or carried out and any repairs following unplanned breakdowns.
Following the receipt of any customer complaints, assist in investigation of the cause and recommend/implement appropriate corrective action. Work with managers to complete a trend analysis of customer complaints.
Drive and support Zero Harm Culture with colleagues.
Ensure that all personal actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of Somerset Larder, undertaking all tasks in an environmentally sustainable manner promoting environmental sustainability where opportunity presents.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene, 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 experience including supervisory duties with