Kitchen Assistant (casual) The Hawth Theatre Crawley BACKGROUND, COMPANY INFORMATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION Background Parkwood Theatres is a division of leisure support services company Parkwood Community Leisure, which is part of Parkwood Holdings plc. The Company operates in excess of 80 facilities nationwide employing over 6,000 employees. Our aim is to deliver high quality services to our customers; the Company also prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and a commitment to our staff. The Hawth, Crawley opened in May 1989 and is managed by Parkwood Theatres on behalf of Crawley Borough Council under the terms of a 10 year management agreement, which commenced in February 2012. The continuing presentation of a catering service at The Hawth to a very high standard is a priority for both the Company, customers and our Client. The Venue comprises of an 850 seat proscenium arch Main Theatre and a 146 seat Studio Theatre. Both spaces, as well as the grounds surrounding the Venue, are capable of being used in a multitude of formats and layouts which is reflected in The Hawth’s extensive range of programmed arts events and activities.
Organisational Structure The post holder will report to the Head Chef.
Head Chef
Sous Chef
Kitchen Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION Primary Objectives for the Position will be:
To assist with the control and management of all kitchen operations at The Hawth
The Kitchen Assistant will focus day to day on the following tasks:
At all times to ensure the utmost levels of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and associated areas of The Hawth in compliance with current and future Food Safety and Hygiene legislation to include HACCP, and the monitoring of a subtle cleaning rota for the operation
To take a reasonable share of evenings and weekend shifts as required
To prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard as instructed by the Head Chef
To ensure food is consistently presented to the required standard
To report any maintenance issues that affect the kitchen operation
To undertake any other duties as required, at the request of the Head Chef or Sous Chef
To undertake any other duties as may be required by the General Manager or Front of House Manager to ensure that the business objectives of the contract are achieved
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
TITLE
Kitchen Assistant (casual)
REPORTING TO
Head Chef
GRADE LOCATION
The Hawth Crawley
REMUNERATION
£7.94 per hour
HOURS OF WORK
0 to be agreed in advance
HOLIDAYS
THE CANDIDATE
Qualifications Basic Food Safety qualification is essential Experience Previous experience of working in a commercial kitchen would be advantageous
To APPLY Please send CV and covering letter to: Ben Manning Front of House Manager The Hawth Theatre Hawth Avenue CRAWLEY RH10 6YZ E-mail Ben.manning@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Closing date: 9th December 2014