This is very much a 'hands on' role working with our fabulous kitchen team, helping to produce great quality food, whilst ensuring the kitchen maintains extremely high standards of cleaning. Full training is available for the right candidate with the option to progress and gain formal qualifications if desired.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
Preparing salads, vegetables, garnishes, and sandwiches to agreed specifications
Preparing snacks, starters & desserts throughout service to agreed specifications and timescales
Supporting the chefs with general preparation of dishes
Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout service
Ensuring strict portion control is adhered to
Monitoring and logging of information in relation to HACCP
Complying with company procedures and legislative requirements
Ensuring agreed stock levels are maintained throughout service
Checking use / sell by dates and ensuring strict stock rotation
Putting away deliveries ensuring strict stock rotation
Observing correct cooking times, core temperatures and allergen procedures
General cleaning of kitchen and equipment in conjunction with the cleaning schedule
General washing of crockery to a high standard
Supporting the kitchen team in other duties as required
YOU’RE BEST SUITED TO THIS ROLE IF YOU…
Pay attention to details
Have good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate professionalism
Have a positive can-do attitude
Demonstrate passion and care
Build and maintain effective relationships
Manage conflict and crisis
Act decisively and work on your own initiative
Are resilient and flexible
Think systematically
Contribute your own views and listen to the views of others
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
Inclusive working environment
Opportunities for progression
Employer pension contributions
Health cash plan
Access to the Thrive wellbeing app 24-hours a day
Discounted SDUK branded products
Free, onsite parking
One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAPUTO
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
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In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.
You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
