We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised bilingual female assistant cook to oversee and work alongside the cooks and the cooking assistants to provide tasty foods to satisfied customers.
ROSHNI SHEFFIELD ASIAN WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ROSHNI KITCHEN FEMALE ASSISTANT COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Assistant Cook
RESPONSIBLE TO: Roshni Kitchen Supervisor & Chef
HOURS: 24 hours per week Mon-Sat
CONTRACT PERIOD: 6 months – to be reviewed after 3 months
Salary:  £11.44 per hour
Please Note that the closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Wednesday 11th December 2024 10.00am.
The Interview date is the Monday 16th December 2024, in the morning.
Introduction:
Roshni is a community organisation, which empowers women of South Asian backgrounds, breaking barriers of language and culture. Roshni Kitchen is opening with the aims of offering healthy and delicious South Asian cuisine, inspired by Ayurveda. Our café will provide training opportunities to South Asian women who have excellent skills in traditional cooking but lack formal qualifications. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced bilingual female assistant cook to work alongside a team of a chef and volunteers.
Job Summary:
The purpose of an Assistant Cook is to assist the Chef in the preparation and cooking of meals, as well as other kitchen/counter duties. This may include cooking, prepping ingredients, cleaning and sanitising equipment, plating and garnishing meals, checking food temperatures, and ensuring that all food is served in a safe and timely manner. The Assistant Cook ensures that the kitchen and the whole cafe is kept clean and organised, and that all food hygiene regulations are adhered to. The Assistant cook also works on the till and will help with serving and the clearing of tables. They will also provide support to our volunteers and trainees and ensure that they are supported to undertake their roles.
N.B. This Job Description is designed to give you an overall view of the job and is not a definitive list of tasks.
Job Description:
- Prepare ingredients for cooking
- To prepare and cook dishes
- Assist with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are adhered to
- Wash and clean kitchen utensils and equipment
- Assist with tidying and cleaning the cafe
- Assist with the till
- Assist with serving and clearing tables
- To work with volunteers and trainees as required
- To be presentable and polite with customers
- To assist the Chef with shopping for ingredients
- To undertake any other duties or training as required that are commensurate with the general level of responsibility for this post
- To undertake all duties in line with Roshni’s policies and procedures, particularly in relation to the safeguarding, health and safety, anti-oppressive practices and adherence to the confidentiality policy.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be determined between the post holder and management.
ROSHNI KITCHEN ASSISTANT COOK PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Ability to work well in a team
- High level of motivation and enthusiasm
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Knowledge of kitchen safety and hygiene
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions
- Ability to work quickly and accurately
- High level of hygiene and organisation
- Ability to take direction from the chef
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Good communication and people skills
- A high level of organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to work well within a team
- Ability to take direction and follow instructions
- Creative flair for producing new dishes and recipes
- Knowledge and experience of cooking South Asian food
- Understand preparing high-volume food and meal production.
- Ensure appealing plate presentation and attention to detail to ensure consistent, high standards
- Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
- Knowledge of technical food safety, allergen awareness and control
- Experience of kitchen equipment
- Competent level of English spoken and written
- Good oral communication
- Good level of numeracy
- Team working skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
- Fluent in at least one South Asian community language (Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and/or Bengali)
Desirable
You will have:
- Level 2 in Food hygiene
- Good passes at Functional skills/ GSCE level or equivalent experience
Being female is occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010.