● Perform various kitchen tasks, including cleaning, washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, cooking, and disposing of rubbish correctly.
● Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies and organising the stockroom.
● Keep food preparation areas clean and use and regularly clean kitchen equipment, floors, and tools.
● Follow recipes accurately, ensuring consistent flavour and presentation, and pay special attention to the Superior’s instructions when catering to special dietary requirements.
● Monitor and record temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, and food items to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Maintain and update the kitchen diary and trail.
● Always work to minimise wastage and prevent cross-contamination.
● Follow the Company Code of Conduct, employment handbook guidelines, and company values.
● Train Junior Staff when necessary and participate in training courses to learn safety protocols in the kitchen.
● Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.
● Actively engage with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback and enhance collaboration.
● Lead and supervise Junior Staff in the kitchen.
● Check safety and first aid and enforce safety protocols in the kitchen.
Desired Skills
• Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance. • A flexible approach to working hours and understanding the dynamic nature of the industry. • Good teamwork is crucial. • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting is key. Our team members need to handle the pace with composure and efficiency. • Fluency in English is a requirement, and we expect all team members to present themselves professionally. Clear communication is fundamental to our success.
Personal qualities
Quick thinking, good with customers and problem solving, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications required
GCSEs or functional skills level 2 in English & Maths.
Future prospects
Yes. We’re passionate about developing our team, and anyone who performs well will have the opportunity to grow with us and progress to the next levels in the kitchen. From learning new skills to taking on more responsibility, we offer clear pathways for career development within our fast-growing restaurant group.
Training to be delivered
Production Chef Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Coconut Tree - Bishopston
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237, 239 Cheltenham Rd
Swansea
Bishopston
BS6 5QP
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