Chef

Chef

Based in Cholderton, Wiltshire.
Part of the TUI Travel Group, JCA is one of the fastest growing providers of school residential and day activity centres, predominantly to primary schools. Operating a total of 7 centres across the UK, the centres provide a great value proposition to schools, and can be tailored to individual requirements.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the profiable day to day operation of the kitchen to company standards whist providing child-friendly, wholesome meals for our guests and staff. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview at the company head office in Port Solent, Portsmouth. The position will commence of Tuesday 2nd April 2013.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals in accordance with company guidelines ensuring high standards of preparation, presentation and the quality of food at all times.
- Ensure meal are provided within the confines of a budget set by the Company.
- Provide for special dietary requirements according to the needs of your guests
- Train/Coach and provide guidance for your team and to be responsible along with the Activity Centre Manager for managing their performance.
- Establish an effective goods recevied procedure and to ensure goods are stored and rotated in the proper way in accordance with HACCP regulations.
- To take food samples of all high-risk food in accordance with HACCP regulations.
- Assist with maintaining and monitoring the daily HACCP records
- Ensure the highest levels of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness according to European and local regulations by implementing and undertaking a daily kitchen cleaning schedule.

What we are looking for
- Ability to work with children and young people
- Sound knowledge of catering
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Team player
- Assertive, focused and helpful manner
- NVQ or equivalent in Catering Food hygiene certificate

What we can offer you
- Seasonal Contract
- Competitive Salary Package
- Opportunity to gain further experience working within the TUI Travel PLC Activity Sector