Cook – Lowther Holiday Park

Job Purpose.

We are looking for a Cook or Food & Beverage Manager to join our team at Lowther Holiday Park.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

Cook Position: 

• Meet and exceed the company food GP budget
• Order food stock appropriate to sales levels and not over order
• Return sub-standard deliveries with the appropriate paperwork and contact suppliers, informing the Food & Beverage / Restaurant Manager of any supplier issues
• Sign for all deliveries, where possible
• Prepare food for service appropriate to sales levels
• Monitor and control stock levels ensuring there are no shortfalls and that stock rotation is followed and all store rooms, fridges and freezers are in order
• Prepare recipes and ensure the team are fully trained in delivering to a set standard
• Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory Health and Safety and Food Hygiene requirements
• Ensure temperature records and food labelling is maintained and up to date
• Ensure that the kitchen is clean and hygienic, making sure cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept
• Ensure the kitchen uniform and personal hygiene requirements are adhered to
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly on a daily basis and is adequately staffed and stocked

F&B Manager Position: 

• Ensuring all areas meet with the high expectations of our customers
• Ensuring safety of customers and staff
• Enforcing relevant legislation (health and safety, hygiene, fire and licensing)
• Ensuring bars, cellar, kitchen, stock rooms and customer areas are maintained effectively
• Ensuring best practices are adhered to with regards cash handling and stock control
• Compilation, delivering and exceeding budgeted income figures whilst maintaining margin
• Recording all stock wastage in line with company procedures
• Delivering accurate stock results
• Liaising with stock taker and suppliers to improve results
• Proactively managing change and continuous improvement in all areas
• Establishing and communicating to staff member’s achievement goals
• Liaising and working cohesively with all departments on park to drive sales
• Managing and motivating staff members as well as coaching and developing, supporting and monitoring staff members to encourage promotion
• Liaising with the General Manager to prioritise areas of concentration

Skills required:

• The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
• In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen/bar to efficiently manage operations
• Previous experience within the leisure and tourism industry – desirable
• 3-4 years management experience within a similar role
• High standards of personal and food hygiene
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent leadership skills, and the ability to motivate others
• Customer focused attitude, with excellent customer facing skills, and an approachable, friendly manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Education / Experience:

• The right to work in the UK
• The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable – Help can be given however a basic understanding would be beneficial
• Level 1,2 and 3 Food Safety Awards
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives

Accommodation may be provided for the right candidate.