Hot Chef

Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Hot Chef / Baker to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, with a focus on cooking & baking techniques and food safety practices. As a Hot Chef, you will be responsible for cooking of a variety of goods food while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. This role requires excellent team management skills and the ability to supervise kitchen staff effectively. Responsibilities

• Baked and hot food preparation and display
• Food Safety and Health & Safety standards
• Ensure all baked and hot food is of great quality and same great standards
• Ensure hot food is cooked and held at correct temperatures and recorded in an accurate and timely fashion according to company standards.
• Follow the hot food production setting standards
• Ensure all our hot food production is completed as per production principles using the shop plan
• Maintain the hot food equipment and Personal Protective Equipment to company standards
• Keep the hot food preparation area clean and organised
• Role model all aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety by the law and Pret standards
• Ensure all hot food equipment is prepared and set up at the start of each day
• Test, clean and maintain all hot food equipment according to company standards and report any maintenance issues to the Manager
• Train all Team Members to use hot food equipment effectively and efficiently
• Complete all training requirements
• Manage the waste levels of baked and hot food ingredients, Action any issues relating to stock variances and waste for hot food as required by the Manager
• You must also be responsible for ordering required food items for the kitchen, Monitoring food production and waste.
• Ensure baked products and hot food availability as required for the time of day
• Have a good knowledge of hot food contribution to shop sales
• Follow merchandising and displays guidelines
• Ensure that all new hot food product launches are managed in a timely and effective way in the shop.
• Ensure all products are made with high-quality ingredients and presented attractively for customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen area, adhering to food safety regulations at all times.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, providing guidance on baking techniques and best practices.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new recipes and seasonal offerings that enhance our menu.
• Assist in managing kitchen operations during peak hours, ensuring efficient workflow

Skills

• Strong culinary skills with a focus on company set cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Proven experience in as hot chef or similar kitchen environment is preferred.
• Excellent leadership abilities with experience in supervising and managing a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also taking initiative when required.
• Knowledge of hospitality standards and customer service excellence.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in both preparation and presentation of cooked / Baked food.
• If you are enthusiastic about cooking/Baking and have the skills to lead a team in creating delightful baked products, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Job Type: Full-timePay: £31,200.00-£35,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: In personExpected start date: 01/04/2025