Chef needs, start immediately
- To maintain efficient, consistent and cost effective production of food by following the Lone Star bible requirements.
- To satisfy customers by giving them a flawless eating experience.
- To operate in and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
- Has experience working as a chef
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required
- Certificate in professional cookery stages 1,2,3 or City & Guilds qualification is beneficial
- First Aid Certificate is beneficial
Job Roles and Tasks Involved
General Tasks for all ChefsTasks and Expected Results
- To follow all relevant LSF or site specific procedures and checklists
- To follow instructions, take direction with respect and work in any section you are assigned with a good attitude
- To act respectfully towards all fellow workers including Bar and FOH
- Follow Lone Star recipes to the letter as specified in the Kitchen Bible
- To prepare and serve food with pride and passion
Tasks and Expected Results
- Correct uniform is worn as specified in the Operations Manual and How to be a Star induction Manual
- Personal hygiene is a the highest standard as specified in the Operations Manual and How to be a Star induction Manual
Tasks and Expected Results
- To thoroughly read and digest your contract, Job Description, How to be a Star Manual and ‘house rules’ so that you are aware of all specific rules and requirements
- Undergoing personal training in areas where up-skilling or updating is necessary for example attending courses to further knowledge of all aspects of the food and hospitality industry
- Attend any staff meetings necessary
- Working/focusing on areas where personal weaknesses lie. Being open to feedback and criticism in order to improve the kitchen
Tasks and Expected Results
- To ensure that no alcohol is consumed during shift hours by yourself and staff
- To ensure that any drinking after your shift is finished is carried out responsibly (no loitering) and that alcohol blood levels are legal if you are driving home
- To report any theft of Lone Star property (including drinks and food) or any dishonest behaviour
Person Specification/Key Competencies
COMPETENCIES
Communication: Able to clearly convey information and ideas through spoken word and body language in a way that engages people and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to listen and understand others communication
Self Organisation: Establish courses of action for self to ensure that work is completed efficiently is systems oriented
Conscientiousness/Work Standards: Demonstrates a strong work ethic, energy for work and commitment to finishing what is started, according to the work processes and standards in place. Sets high standards of performance for self and othersFollowing Orders, Procedures or Instructions: Appropriately follows instructions, procedures and policies set by others without challenging authority. Keeps to schedules and is punctual
Persistence/Resilience: The ability to persevere with a task even in adverse circumstances until the matter is settled or the objective is not longer reasonably attainable.
Contributing to a team: Actively participates as a team member to help the team complete its goals
Ability to establish positive working relationships: Develops and uses collaborative relationships with all stakeholders in order to achieve business goalsStress Management: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (eg: time pressure or customer complaints); handling stress in a way that is acceptable to customers and the organisation
TECHNICAL SKILLSHealth and Safety Knowledge and Experience: Has a basic level of understanding of health and safety requirements in a hospitality environment
Food Handling/Hygiene Knowledge and Experience: Has a basic level of understanding or how to handle food and store food hygienically
Food Creation and Preparation Knowledge and Experience: Has a good level of experience and knowledge of food preparation and creation
Physical Speed: Has the ability to work quickly whilst maintaining high standards
Lone Star ValuesGenerosity, Respect, Good times, teamwork
The promise is that our customers are able to go to any Lone Star restaurant in the country and have exactly the same experience every time; legendry service, delicious food, great music in an atmosphere you can taste.