Live Fire Grill Chef

The Grill Chef is at the heart of what WMCJ do and a key role in the organisation. Using traditional methods of grilling and smoking using a mixture of coal and specially selected woods they are responsible for ensuring all our grilled and smoked products are cooked to set WMCJ specifications and delivering consistent results in our high volume kitchens. They will directly support the Kitchen Managers and other members of the team to produce high quality food to members of the public, which may include working on other stations. They are expected to maintain high levels of food safety and health and safety at all times. Our kitchens are open, so we expect our staff to be enthusiastic and engaging at all times maintaining a level of politeness and manners to staff and customers. The grill chef reports directly to the kitchen manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Lighting and managing a coal and wood burning grill.

· Cooking and preparing meats and other food on the grill to set WMCJ specifications in a high-volume kitchen environment.

· Preparing foods ready for service and during service where required.

· Respecting WMCJ standard recipes and methods of cooking.

· Complying with Food Hygiene Legislation and Health and safety Legislation at all times to a high standard.

· Cleaning stations inside the kitchen and the area directly outside of the kitchen to maintain high levels of food hygiene safety.

· Operating various kitchen appliances including fryers, blenders, oven, grill and other pieces as and when required.

· Ensuring equipment is maintained and cleaned.

· Supporting Kitchen Manager and the rest of the team in delivering high quality product on time and to the best possible standard.

· Support other areas of the kitchen when required, this may include washing up and cleaning, taking orders & running the pass.

· Work with the team in pack down and cleaning of the site at the end of service.

· Ensuring the site is left safe and secure before leaving.

· Deputising for the Kitchen Manager if required.

· Checking food storage and labelling.

· Maintaining stock levels daily and provide the Kitchen Manager with details of any orders required.

· Undertake and record food safety checks.

· Report to Kitchen Manager about daily service and give information of where improvements can be made.

· Dealing with customer concerns or complaints and reporting them to the Kitchen Manager and business owners.

· Maintain safety for staff and customers throughout service.

· Report any areas of concern or issues with service to the Kitchen Manager and offering ideas for improvement where applicable.

Essential Skills Required:

· Minimum two years experience working as a grill chef.

· Experience of working on a coal and wood burning grill and smoking meats.

· Hold a valid Food Hygiene and Safety qualification minimum Level 2.

· Level 2 NVQ or equivalent in Food production and Cooking.

· Excellent understanding of food safety and best practice.

· Good level of English.

· Excellent communication skills.

· A passion for producing top quality food.

· A motivated and enthusiastic outlook in the kitchen.

· Proven track record of reliability and punctuality.

· Flexible and approachable manner.

· Experience in high volume environment and ability to deliver consistent results.

· Ability to work well under pressure.

· Ability to the think and act on own initiative.

· Team player.

· A love and enthusiasm for food.

· Hold or willingness to acquire a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

Desirable Skills:

· Experience of working on a jerk pan.

· Knowledge of Caribbean food.

· Experience and knowledge of the street food industry.

· Valid driver’s license.

All successful applicants must hold a national insurance number and have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Live fire cooking: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person