General Assistant - Pastry : Jeanie Marshal Foods

Role Purpose Statement:  As a member of the Catering Team, the job incumbent is expected to contribute to the provision of a quality service to meet standards in line with agreed procedures so that the reputation of Jeanie Marshal Foods is maintained and enhanced.

Main Accountabilities:

• At all times, observe and follow all regulations and standards stipulated in the company Food Hygiene Policy and Food Hygiene Manual
• Undertake all tasks as trained and directed so that high standards of food hygiene and health and safety are met.
• Produce and prepare food to comply with product specification in accordance with the food hygiene standards identified within our Food Hygiene Policy. This will include all hot and cold food
• Check prepared food to ensure full compliance to product specification as agreed with customer.
• Ensure all stock is stored appropriately and used in rotation
• Assist with Stock taking as required
• Keep all areas clean and tidy by adopting ‘clean as you go’ policy.
• Ensure all due diligence documentations (CCP1, 2, 3, 4 & 5) are correctly completed in line with given instructions/guidelines.
• Manually lift in accordance with Health & Safety instructions baskets with food items weighing 15-30Kg.
• Ensure all food production is in line with product specification.
• All food wastage is duly recorded in the wastage log.
• Provide high standards of product quality, so that JMF reputation is enhanced and full customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Participate in staff training.
• Ensure aspects of security, fire and emergency are carried out, so that established good practices are adhered to.
• Security of Stock
• Trained in emergency evacuation of the building & safe use of fire extinguishers
• Observe all health & safety at work regulations as set out by the company in accordance with its statutory obligations.
• Report all accidents to the Section Head or in their absence the individual covering for them.
• Report any unsafe practices or broken machinery/equipment to the Section Head or in their absence the individual covering for them, so that remedial action can be taken immediately.
• Use all equipment as trained observing all safe practices, so that accidents are avoided.
• Follow COSHH procedures
• Participate in basic food hygiene training and health & Safety training as required.
• Record keeping – ensure that necessary checks are made and recorded in accordance with JMFFSMS and Food Hygiene Policy

This is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• A basic or intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate is beneficial but not essential
• Cooking or baking qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Good verbal communication skills are essential
• Good written communications skills are desirable but not essential
• Good Numeracy skills.
• An organised and structured approach to work
• A willingness to learn and progress in the role
• Self-Motivated
• Worked previously as part of a team.
• Previous catering experience desirable but not essential
• Previous cooking or baking experience essential