Benchmark Role profile for Head Chef (O&FL3, Sp22)

Version 2.0

Last amended: March 2015

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM

Job Title: Head Chef

School/Department:

Salary:

Job Family and Level: O&F Level 3, Salary Point 22

Contract Status:

Hours of Work:

Location:

Reporting to:

The purpose of the role:

The purpose of the role is to manage the day-to-day activity and associated areas of a unit kitchen, responsible for ensuring a consistent, high quality service delivery within a devolved budget

Main responsibilities: / % of time per year
1. / To manage and organise the operations of a unit, providing comprehensive food production service. Continually reviewing procedures to identify opportunities for product and service improvements in areas of responsibility. / 30%
2. / All aspects of staff management, identification of resources required to ensure high quality and consistent service provision. / 25%
3. / Responsible for all food production and menu planning and associated functions including, stock management, monthly budget figures, wage costs and wastage, to enable the area of responsibility to meet its targets. / 25%
5. / To be fully conversant with and competent to use all systems and equipment relevant to area of work. / 10%
6. / To manage adherence to health and safety and food safety regulations, University, hospitality and relevant external, policies, procedures, standards and codes of practice. / 5%
7. / Undertake and utilise training and development required for the post and to enhance working skills and knowledge of self and team to improve service delivery. / 5%

Knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience:

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications/
education / 706 1/2 or equivalent.
High standard of numeracy and literacy.
Knowledge/skills/
training / Recruitment and selection skills.
In-depth knowledge of HACCP procedures.
Adaptable.
Attention to detail.
Seeks solutions and explanations. / Knowledge of University policies and processes.
Experience / Considerable work experience in a similar environment.
Considerable experience of stock purchasing, stock control and menu planning.
Experience of all aspects of staff management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent planning and organising skills. / Problem solving skills.
Other / Actively seeks to develop self.
Concentrates attention and activity on customer.
Excellent work record.
Clean and smart in appearance. / Work under pressure and on own initiative.
Previous experience of coaching and developing others.
Proven leadership skills.

Decision making:

i)  Taken independently by the role holder:

·  Day-to-day operational supervision
·  Staff rotas, authorising annual leave
·  Response to immediate customer requirements
·  Upholding relevant regulatory & legislative requirements
·  Minor service improvement

ii)  In collaboration with others:

·  Changes to working practices and procedures
·  Substantial improvements to service delivery
·  Training requests
·  Probationary and performance reviews for Catering Assistants
·  Induction of new staff
·  Written complaints
·  Disciplinary

iii)  Referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder:

·  Decisions which impact other departments

Scope of the role:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role takes responsibility for all food production within a unit ensuring all food safety, and health and safety regulations are adhered to

Additional information:

Substantial percent of duties require physical effort, lifting heavy pans and equipment, cleaning of heavy kitchen equipment, spending most of time on feet, exposure to high heat temperatures and hazardous substances. Maintaining quality and service levels whilst working to tight deadlines; anticipating and exceeding customer expectations; motivating staff; heavy lifting, working weekends and early and late shifts
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