Job Description

Company DescriptionSouth West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, PlanetFull Time: 39 hours per weekSalary: xc2xa319.20 per hourLocation: Hinkley Point CWant to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

• Togetherness - Be a tractor not a trailer.
• Nurture - You grow, I grow, we grow.
• Pride - We can and we will
• Planet - We're part of a bigger picture

Under the direction of the Chef Manager, you will take pride in ensuring the food we make to order is produced to a high standard of quality. This is varied and creative role, so you will also assist the Chef Manager in planning our menus and food provision, taking into account any allergen constraints or equipment availability.Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Carry out all catering activities under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef Supervisor
• Ensure all food is produced on time to the required quality standards
• Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging when delivered is in accordance with specifications and is stored in the correct areas of the site.
• Ensure all kitchen facilities and all equipment are cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule
• Ensure catering service effectiveness, ensuring waste minimised, and write offs within agreed limits, in accordance of the cost plan
• Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time
• Complete training as commensurate for the role
• Support a zero harm culture

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our valuesTogethernessxc2xb7 Ability to work as part of a teamxc2xb7 A flexible approach to working hoursxc2xb7 Be supportive of colleaguesNurturexc2xb7 Keen to learn on the jobxc2xb7 Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)Pridexc2xb7 Be honest and trustworthyxc2xb7 Able to work independentlyxc2xb7 Have a can-do approachPlanetxc2xb7 Hygienic approach and mannerxc2xb7 Committed to zero harm and sustainable practicesQualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 2 or Commis Chef Level 2
• Food Safety Level 2 (or able to achieve on appointment)
• Health & Safety Level 2 qualification
• Basic COSHH

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Clear verbal and written communicator
• Able to work well in demanding situations and against time pressures
• Able to minimise wasteful practices
• Flexible approach to working hours/days

Additional InformationEmployee Benefits MenuAt Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here's a flavourful look at the benefits we've cooked up for our amazing team:Generous Time OffSavour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (30 days including bank holidays)Pension Contributions with Extra SpicePrepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from usLife AssuranceOur life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellenceCycle SchemeGet a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite!Comprehensive Family Leave BenefitsWhen life serves up big changes, we're here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.Free Food and Drink on ShiftEnjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First AidersTap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support optionsChristmas ShutdownRelax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)Learning, Development and Apprenticeship OpportunitiesStir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.Access to Occupational HealthAs a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK's leading provider of workplace health servicesRefer a Friend SchemeUse our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.Monthly Recognition: A Toast to youEach month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleaguesLong Service AwardsCelebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversariesAnnual Team AwardsJoin us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It's our way of saying cheers to you!This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.Pre-Employment ScreeningSuccessful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.

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