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An opportunity has arisen for someone to join Avonmouth Station as a cook. As our Station cook you will provide simple, wholesome meals and snacks using foodstuffs normally provided by relevant Station personnel. This normally comprises breakfasts or lunches and may include leaving food prepared for an evening meal.
You may also need to provide catering for visitors to occasional events all whilst maintaining compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations and AF&RS’s Food Safety Policy.
The preferred days of work are Thursday and Friday and working hours are expected to be 09:00 – 15:00.There may be some ability to negotiate this however this will be discussed at interview.
Some of the things you will be doing
Prepare, cook and serve simple healthy meals, as required, using foodstuffs provided by the relevant Station Personnel.
Responsible for maintaining the kitchen and all equipment to a safe and hygienic level, including carrying out cleaning duties in accordance with laid down daily and weekly cleaning schedules, reporting faults and breakdowns as necessary.
Apply good working practices to maintain hygiene within the kitchen, particularly to avoid cross contamination of cooked and raw food, or their contact with food waste or other possible contaminants.
Monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures and take any necessary remedial action to maintain the safe storage of contents
Provide basic catering, such as finger buffets, for occasional community safety and other social events held at the Station, as required. Occasionally, where buffets or basic meals are required, you may be asked to purchase the food and be reimbursed via petty cash.
Maintain good personal hygiene and present for duty wearing clean clothes and in the uniform provided, in order to display best standards of hygiene.
Ensure your Station Manager or your line manager is informed immediately of any illness/infection which could affect hygiene in the kitchen or whilst carrying out catering duties, as set out in the ‘General Guidelines for Persons Involved in the Preparation and Serving of Food’
Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager
A good understanding of hygiene, food safety requirements and kitchen management.
If a Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene (Level 1) is not already held, willingness to undertake training to this level within three months of the start date.
Aware of food allergies and differing food requirements generally (eg for cultural or health reasons), and able to cater for specific dietary needs where necessary.
Previous experience in catering, particularly providing simple, wholesome meals and snacks.
Ability to prepare simple, healthy meals or snacks, adhering to relevant standards of health & safety, and hygiene.
Ability to understand and follow straightforward written and verbal instructions.
A current driving licence or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport to travel to various work locations.
Willingness to accept and work to our Core Values during the course of employment.
Adaptable with a flexible approach to work. It may be necessary to cater for crews arriving late from incidents, unexpected crews, or to prepare early breakfasts for those attending planned exercises.
Committed to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development opportunities.
Possession of a Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene (Level 1) would be advantageous.
What you can expect in return
25 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 30 days after 10 years of service
Once you have read the job description, please complete the application form telling us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, please provide examples wherever you can. The information you give will assist us in our shortlisting process.
If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact [email protected]. Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1407T-PT on any communications. Thank you.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
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