Chef Supervisor (Development)

South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours a week

Salary: £23.07 per hour

Location: North Petherton

We have 2 exciting opportunities to support the South West Larder Food Development Team as part of our New Product Development Team.

These roles will work with our Senior Development Chefs, Culinary Delivery Lead and Central Production Kitchen Manager to support a range of offers, grab & go production, menu development, food innovations and trends and hospitality events.  

We require talented, creative and culinary experienced individuals to join the team.

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

• Togetherness - “Be a tractor not a trailer.”
• Nurture - “You grow, I grow, we grow.”
• Pride - “We can and we will”
• Planet - “We’re part of a bigger picture”

Operational Duties:

• Assist in the development of culinary projects and creation of new menu items as agreed with managers
• Support new unit openings within the business
• Assist with hospitality and events, ensuring excellent attention to detail and high standards
• Control financial targets whilst maximising commercial opportunities
• Monitor food production and service standards in line with policy, addressing issues professionally and promptly
• Ensure client expectations are consistently delivered and developed
• Liaise with operational teams to build positive relationships with clients, associates and key stakeholders
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to the finance team and operations manager
• Maintain equipment in good working order and recommend renewal or replacement when required
• Attend all health, safety, hygiene and environmental/sustainability training courses
• Promote environmental and sustainability improvement initiatives

Supervisory Duties:

• Work with teams across the business to ensure successful delivery of food and service
• Support recruitment, induction and development of team members
• Implement strategic training and development plans, managing team conduct, behaviour, attendance and performance in accordance with company policies

Health, Safety, Environmental and Service:

• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety legislation and company requirements
• Organise ordering of raw materials, packaging, consumables and cleaning chemicals
• Advise managers of planned maintenance, repairs and breakdowns
• Investigate customer complaints, recommend corrective actions and analyse complaint trends with managers
• Drive and support Zero Harm Culture

Essential Qualifications:

• Kitchen experience to sous chef level or equivalent
• Food Safety Level 3 (hold or achieve within 6 months of appointment)
• ILM5 qualification or achievement within 12 months
• Proven experience in recipe management and menu development
• Food Science knowledge
• Experience of Food Safety Management/HACCP systems operation
• COSHH qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Good general education and numeracy skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
• Understanding of enhanced security and vetting procedures for Nuclear New Build environments

Desirable Qualifications:

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ Level 3 or Commis Chef Level 3
• Level 2 Health & Safety Qualification

Employee Benefits Menu

At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:

Generous Time Off

Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (31 days including bank holidays)

Pension Contributions with Extra Spice

Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us

Life Assurance

Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence

Cycle Scheme

Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!

Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits

When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders

Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options  

Christmas Shutdown

Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year – a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)

Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities

Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.   

Access to Occupational Health

As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services

Refer a Friend Scheme

Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.

Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you

Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues

Long Service Awards

Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries

Annual Team Awards

Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you!

This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.

 

Pre-Employment Screening

Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.

They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.