Cook (Hastings)

Our client is based in Hastings and due to their continual growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for cooks to join their team. This role has an opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate.

Main Duties:

• To produce a range of food products to the standards required in order to maintain adequate stock levels and to meet the demands of the customer.

• Able to follow recipes and cooking times

• To manufacture a range of food products to the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual and to meet the required product recipe.

• To carry out hot and cold fill packaging and chilling as required; ensuring the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual is adhered to.

• To ensure machinery is thoroughly cleaned as required; in line with the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual.

• To ensure work area is clean, sanitized, tidy and well maintained.

• To complete relevant records for cleaning activities, following the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual.

• To complete appropriate records for goods produced ensuring the standards as set out in the Company Policy and Procedures Manual are maintained.

• To follow the stock rotation procedure and to report any shortages to the supervisor/line manager.

• To ensure a high level of hygiene is maintained both personally and within the work area.

• To comply with health and safety legislation.

• To behave in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with the Company Ethical Trading Policy.

• To support other areas within production where required

• Carry out duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require.

• To comply with policies and procedures.

• To report any maintenance requirements or repairs to the area supervisor, chief engineer or senior maintenance engineer

• To report any issues that may affect food safety, quality or legality or pose a risk to health and safety

Experience:

• Good general education.

• Ability to cook or experience of cooking in a similar environment is desirable.

• Good communication skills.

• Must be able to read and write

• Ability to work as a team.

• Knowledge of hygiene practices.

Hours:

• 8-hour shifts

• 3pm to 11.30pm