Wrexham AFC: Casual Kitchen Porter

Working inSTōK Cae Ras on match days and events, you’ll be reporting into the Head Chef carrying out food preparation and food production duties

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To help with the delivery of food, ensuring that provisions are checked and stored correctly and to assist the supervisors in monthly stock-taking activities.
• To make sure that the kitchen and services areas are kept clean, hygienic, and free from debris.
• To undertake food preparation and the cooking of food to standard recipes as directed by the Head Chef
• To ensure food is transferred, displayed, and held in the service areas as per the standard operating procedures and to inform supervisors as to the required standard with regards to presentation, portion control and service methods to be used.
• To assist in the creation of daily menus and standardised recipes which will maximise customer satisfaction.
• To assist with conferences, executive dining events and other special functions, providing a high standard of catering in terms of food quality and presentation.

Flexibility / Initiative / Teamwork

• To be prepared to help doing other duties within the department as requested by the Head Chef
• To liaise with other chefs to ensure effective communication is established and maintained and contribute to ideas or ways of improving the catering services which will increase customer satisfaction and profitability.
• To be prepared to be flexible in hours worked, given prior notice, to assist with out of hour events/ functions/ conferences etc.
• To be polite, pleasant, and friendly with colleagues and to be prepared to assist the team in a positive and willing manner.

Equipment/ Cleaning

• To undertake general cleaning duties of all areas in the department as required.
• To ensure that all equipment is used in a safe and proper manner and report any faults to the Stadium Operations Manager
• To ensure all cleaning schedules are maintained to the required level and that cleaning work is recorded accordingly.

Special Features:

• Whilst the Club is an equal opportunities employer, please note that this role requires a level of fitness suitable for being on your feet during matches/events; lifting and carrying of food and beverage items and equipment whilst organising facilities for events.
• Carry out any other additional duties commensurate with the role.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Club.
• This post is subject to a DBS Check.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About The Candidate

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience of working within a busy hotel, restaurant, or commercial kitchen.
• Proven track record of producing quality food and catering for large numbers.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Catering Qualifications i.e., City & Guilds Catering/ NVQ Level 1
• IT Literate
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good interpersonal and social skills
• The ability to work using your own initiative and as a member of a team
• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• The ability to gain and maintain respect of work colleagues

About The Club

CLUB VALUES

Code of Conduct

Wrexham Football Clubexpects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected toalways act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club.Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, thepublicor damaging to its public image shallbea breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory,offensive,and violent behaviour areunacceptable,and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Wrexham Football Club arecommitted to ensuring that equality,inclusion,and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee,volunteer,or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Wrexham Football Clubare committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerableadults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displaysbest practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment – carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult,families,and the relevant local authority.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Potential applicants need to check on the government website ( https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give ) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.