Kitchen Porter/Assistant

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About Us

Fodder is an award-winning farm shop and cafe celebrating, the very best food and drink from Yorkshire.

About Us

Fodder is an award-winning farm shop and cafe celebrating, the very best food and drink from Yorkshire.

Fodder acts as a shop window for local farmers and producers, helping consumers to access local food easily. All the profits from Fodder go to help fund the charitable work of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Fodder is well known for its quality and exceptional customer service.

Purpose of the Role

This is an exciting time to join the Fodder team, as we look to develop and expand our catering offer. The ideal candidate will therefore have the initiative, drive and determination to succeed in the role, as we continue to grow. To assist in the overall daily operations of the kitchen and support Fodder takeaway, helping to ensure great quality food & service, by the catering team.

Working Pattern

Differing hours available, ranging from 6 hours, 1 day per week to 24 hours, 3 days per week. Working at least 1 day at the weekend.

Key Responsibilities

This is a hands-on role, to help with producing top-class Yorkshire food during the day whilst assisting in the smooth operations of a busy kitchen.

To ensure that the pot wash area is kept clean and tidy. That all pots/equipment are washed and cleaned, as quickly and efficiently as possible.

To carry out daily/weekly cleaning jobs, following a schedule to ensure a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen, keeping work surfaces, walls, floors and equipment clean.

Assist the kitchen team in preparing and producing the very best Yorkshire produce.

Work alongside kitchen team members, in line with Society procedures and policies.

To ensure the Fodder HACCP plan is followed and to complete all relevant paperwork, to play a major part in maintaining 5 stars for food hygiene standards.

Follow and adhere to all health and safety regulations for Fodder.

Liaise closely with the catering team, to ensure individual food orders are communicated clearly and the food service works seamlessly, from the kitchen to our customers.

Work with the catering team to execute successful events, which may include occasional evenings.

To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

To be an ambassador of the Society values.

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

Personal Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Polite and approachable.

Focus, thoroughness and keen attention to detail.

Has a \’can do/will do\’ attitude.

Excellent planning & organisational skills.

Analysis of own performance and takes steps to improve this.

Remains focused when faced with competing demands.

Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks.

Adapts their communication style to suit their customer / colleagues, responding to their feedback or queries.

Work to tight deadlines.

Accepts new ideas and change initiatives.

Always conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner.

Always maintains the strictest levels of confidentiality.

Salaries And Benefits

• 3% employee and 6% employer contribution to pension scheme
• 34 days holiday (FT staff)
• Subsidised private healthcare scheme,
• Life assurance of x4 annual salary after 12 weeks service
• Staff discount
• Share of tips
• Uniform provided
• Free car parking
• No evening work

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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