Cooks
- Work with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation of food preparation and production.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and compliance with HACCP policies.
- Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills in a high-volume environment.
Eaton Tavern is looking for Cooks to work with our kitchen team and report to or assist the Chef.
Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrate understanding of food preparation and production in the kitchen department, whilst taking direction from the Chef to ensure smooth operation of all kitchen duties.
Food Operations
- Ensures the consistency of all menu items regardless of time of day or period of service
- Day to day effective involvement in food operations
- Liaising with Chefs and kitchen team to ensure smooth delivery of food to guests
- Operation of kitchen equipment to achieve required results for ala carte and function service
- Work with the Chef to advance and improve current food operations
- Has understanding of stock control and works together with the kitchen team to minimize wastage
Venue Security & Compliance
- Understanding of venue access and security of food stock
- Maintenance of alarm codes, venue keys and other access requests
Safety
- Compliance and understanding of food safety policy and procedures (HACCP)
- Responsible for regular safety meetings with heads of departments present providing a forum for risks and hazards to be addressed and documented
- Follows kitchen systems, policies, and procedures on shift
Personal Presentation
- Presenting oneself in accordance with the venue’s dress standards
- Responding to the requests to perform other tasks from time to time which contribute to the overall success of the venue’s operations
- Maintaining service standards particularly during peak periods
- Maintain a ‘Can-do’ attitude in the face of adversity
Performance Review
- Performance reviews with be part of your commitment to the position, regular scheduled and unscheduled check-ins
Qualifications & Requirements
- All applicants must have 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Additional experience is required where the applicant does not have enough or a relevant formal qualification
- All relevant experience will be considered for the Cook role
- A positive, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude
- The ability to excel under pressure in a high-volume environment with excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship skills
- Attention to detail with a focus consistency
- We ask that you are open and honest in all dealings to the advantage of both you and the business
Salary
The Annual Salary range is from $70,000 to $90,000 commensurate to qualifications, skills, & experience.
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