KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

To plan, prepare, cook, and present food to the standards required by the Trust for a facility with estimated income of £430k
To ensure that the organisation’s reputation for excellent food and service is maximised and enhanced through the delivery of a locally sourced and seasonal menu
To develop retail and function menus with innovation and flair in line with budgetary requirements, GP control
To ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures
To maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information as required by the Visitor Service Manager - Food & Beverage
To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
To set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen, cleaning schedules, allergens and dietary requirements allocation and menu development
To assist with employee performance and recognize training needs and potential as appropriate
To assist with team briefings on a regular basis to communicate food standards, menu updates and changes, as well as H&S Policy requirements
To ensure that the function achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with, in line with the budget

Visitor Experience:

To be customer focused at all times and to ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service, to be approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs
To ensure all food is cooked, presented, and served in line with Trust standards using innovation in the method and style of presentation and food service
To deliver hospitality events at the Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate and other NTS properties in line with Trust policy and procedure
Health & Safety, Food Safety, the Environment:
To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Environmental legislations and procedures
To conduct Food Safety and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures with regards to Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained in line with the Trust manual
To ensure all kitchen staff and high-risk food handlers are trained to the appropriate standard
To ensure all equipment is well maintained and is in good working order
To make recommendations for renewal and replacement of equipment when required
To establish and maintain location cleaning schedules
To ensure that all Trust procedures and work instructions are fully understood and practiced by all employees
To attend all health and safety training courses as required
To promote and encourage environment improving initiative, as appropriate within the business
To record and report all accidents within the location, adhering to location and company procedures

This role does not require you to undertake a criminal records check"