At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to create delicious meals and learn essential kitchen skills.
- Company: The Low Risk Kitchen, a supportive and eco-friendly workplace.
- Benefits: Earn a competitive salary, enjoy 25 days holiday, and access great perks.
- Other info: Perfect for those who love teamwork and want to make a difference.
- Why this job: Kickstart your culinary career in a fun, collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery or willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 14.78 - 14.78 £ per hour.
The Low Risk Kitchen is keen to promote excellent teamwork by employing people who have a positive attitude, are prepared to learn a number of skills, and can work in various positions within the Prep Department. This enables the department to produce quality products efficiently, meet targets, and continually improve.
Employment details: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm. Salary: Grade 4 – £14.78 per hour (may rise to Grade 5 – £15.93 per hour after successful training). A bonus and benefit package is also included.
Responsibilities:
- Weigh products to be used in recipes.
- Control left-over stock and apply F.I.F.O methodology.
- Cook products following supplied recipes.
- Clean pots between products and liaise with High Care Operations when a pump strip is required when changing from meat to vegetarian products of different species.
- Complete paperwork 100% fully, accurately, and legibly – this is a legal requirement.
- Work in other areas as required.
- Ensure finished cooking is right the first time and meets required standards.
- Inform the person running the area if a potential issue with product quality is identified.
- Ensure accurate yields are attained to keep consistent product quality and enable zero devaluations for surplus yields.
- Taste test every batch with another staff member before release to the High Care Kitchen for assembly use.
- Take consistency readings against agreed specifications to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
Essential Qualifications:
- NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery or willingness to complete it.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene.
Personal Qualities:
- Help the business be environmentally friendly by keeping waste to a minimum (e.g., making products right the first time).
- Have a positive attitude; be willing to learn other tasks in the Prep Department.
- Promote good teamwork and support colleagues.
- Have a desire to help the team meet departmental targets.
- Undertake any training made available or organised.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route as it does not meet the minimum requirements set out under the UK Immigration Rules.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer.
- 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year.
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
- Pension scheme – employer matched contributions up to 4 %.
- Life assurance scheme worth at least 1× annual salary.
- Subsidised canteen.
- Free parking.
- Free turkey or voucher at Christmas.
- apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts.
Trainee Chef in Trowbridge employer: apetito UK
The Low Risk Kitchen is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, ideal for those looking to grow their culinary skills. With a commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowances and a pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace promotes a positive attitude and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build a career in the culinary arts.
