Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a hands-on and passionate individual to join us in the capacity of Chef on a 9 month fixed term basis to provide maternity cover. The purpose of this role is to support the Chef Manager in managing the daily kitchen activities to provide an excellent level of service and standard within the Staff Restaurant. This role has the responsibility for preparing and cooking ingredients as well as providing an excellent level of customer service to SEM colleagues.

At SEM, we design and manufacture high performance electrical industrial motors. Established in 1914, we are justifiably proud of our heritage and history. People are at the centre of everything we do and we all share one common goal; to provide the best quality products on time to our customers.

A career with SEM can be hugely rewarding; we will provide you with as much support and guidance as you need, whilst giving you the autonomy to make the role your own.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality breakfast and lunch dishes in accordance with the published menu plan as set by the Chef Manager. Supporting the Chef Manager in the development of recipes and ideas. Acting as the responsible person in the absence of the Chef Manager, providing cover and support for junior staff members as well as creating meal plans, cooking dishes and managing the kitchen. Taking customer orders, serving meals and snacks and operating the till Ensuring the food preparation, storage and serving areas are clean and hygienic in line with industry requirements and completion of the relevant HACCP cleaning record documentation Supporting with the daily order of stock and replenishment of items Supporting with the washing of tableware and cleaning of food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools and areas Completing relevant paperwork and documentation and filing in the appropriate locations Greeting and liaising with food service contractors as and when required; carrying out routine checks Maintaining an awareness of waste control and where required, disposing of waste Following recognised food hygiene standards by adhering to the 'Clean as you go' procedure
Our perfect Chef would have:

Experience in all aspects of cooking, baking and menu development and proven experience of working within a similar kitchen based environment Experience in the principles of Basic Food Hygiene and recognised catering regulations The ability to work to own initiative without close supervision; open to change, new ideas and processes A strong awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety Effective team working skills, has a positive, can-do and flexible attitude The ability to thrive under pressure in challenging situations A strong commitment towards customer service Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal Basic computer literacy with experience of MS Word, Excel and Outlook The ability to juggle multiple tasks with effective organisation skills
Qualifications

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 (essential). NVQ L2 in Hospitality or Catering (desirable)

What SEM can offer you:

A competitive reward package

Excellent learning and development opportunities

25 days holiday per annum plus eight bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Innovation incentives

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Social and seasonal incentives

The hours you would work

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person