Cook

Job Title:

Holland House Cook (Live Out)

Reporting to:

House Manager

Basic Salary:

£27,500 - £29,000per annum

Hours:

35 Hours

Job Location:

Holland House, 53 Eccleston Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 1PG
Our Business:

LHA London has been providing high quality accommodation in London since 1940 and now have thirteen large hostels providing affordable accommodation for nearly 2000 people in the capital. Our residents are young, single people studying or working in London, and live with LHA either to undertake educational courses, or if working, to give themselves time to familiarise with London, to make friends and to decide whether or not to make more private and long term arrangements for housing.
Were looking for an organised and energetic cook to support our catered site, located in Central London in Victoria, serving breakfast and evening meals every day. The majority of food is prepared fresh each day with high autonomy for menu design and creation offered to the house cook and kitchen team.
Main Purpose of Job:

Reporting to the House Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and serving of the food menu along with maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, work stations and food storage areas. You will also deputise for the house cook in their absence and support the supervision of volunteers as required.
Key Responsibilities Include:

Food Ordering, Storage, Preparation and Service

To prepare menu as set by House Manager and to participate in menu planning.
To comply with good practise stock control, stock holdings & stock rotation.
To compile and place orders for all food in consultation with the House Manager.
To maintain a system of portion control & delivery standards as directed by the House Manager
To prepare, cook & present all main meals to a high standard.
Budgets

To ensure in conjunction with the House Manager that, within your means, food budgets are adhered to.
To examine quality and content of all foodstuffs delivered. To feedback at the start of their shift to House Manager if problems with suppliers or goods delivered.
Health & Safety

To maintain the highest standard of Hygiene at all times.
To maintain a record of delivery, fridge & freezer temperatures daily.
To maintain record of food service temperatures on a daily basis.
To ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated correctly and that all breakdowns or shortages are notified to the House Manager/Assistant Manager.
To ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990, Health & Safety Act 1974 and other relevant statutes. Complying with Food Policy folder in each kitchen.
To undertake relevant training organised from time to time.
Staff supervision

To supervise (and if relevant), train all kitchen/dining room staff in their duties and the use of kitchen equipment.
To ensure kitchen food hygiene & staff personal hygiene standards are maintained.
Other

To ensure kitchen is always left in a clean and tidy state after shift and report to duty manager before leaving site
To undertake any other reasonable duty as directed.
Key Skills:

At least 3 years of experience in or around a professional kitchen, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
knowledge of stock control, ordering schedules, prep schedules, and storage processes
A commitment to food hygiene and health
Excellent communication skills
A positive, can-do attitude and an ability to work well as part of a team, particularly when under pressure
A passion for creating good food and a great people attitude
A desire to succeed and push yourself forward

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