# Cook

**Company:** [Kepak Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/apJvUah24epe4QDY8LmvWT.md)
**Location:** Portlethen, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

**Kepak McIntosh Donald** are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are now recruiting for a **Cook** to join our **Kepak Team.**

**Role Purpose**

Assisting the Head Chef in daily kitchen tasks and providing satisfying culinary experience for staff while managing kitchen operations and supervising the kitchen team.

**Working Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30am-2:30pm.**

## Requirements

-   Create and maintain weekly menus, from recipe development through to execution, meeting quality standards and within cost controls
-   Understand and maintain kitchen cost management, including profit and loss and margins
-   Submit weekly financial information in line with company processes, including retail sales, stock checks, and time and attendance for payroll purposes
-   Manage all stock management, developing relevant SOP’s, monitoring all necessary controls to minimise waste, ensuring relevant targets are met
-   Undertake regular customer feedback exercises, respond directly and positively to customer feedback, taking remedial action as required
-   Oversee preparation and display of all counter and food displays
-   Participate in Health and Safety committee, collaborating on employee health initiatives
-   Manage budget and control food and labour costs
-   Management of kitchen staff activities, recruit, and manage kitchen staff
-   Day-to-day management and leadership of Kitchen team, including Customer Service Assistants
-   Set standards, objectives, and targets for each team member
-   Monitoring of all aspects of team performance and implement improvement plans
-   Maintain positive supplier relationships, supporting local producers and inhouse product
-   Working with Health & Safety undertake risk assessments
-   Working with Maintenance to report any building or equipment faults, following up on action
-   Ensure all HACCP and food safety policies and procedures are adhered to

-   Ensure accurate food traceability records are maintained
-   Ensure hygiene is maintained at the highest levels and equipment is kept to the required standard
-   Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder

  

**Skills/ Experience**

-   Diploma / BTEC HND in Professional Cookery or equivalent is essential
-   Food Hygiene Level 3 desirable
-   Exceptional interpersonal, organisation, communication, and creativity skills essential
-   Strong analytical and decision-making skills essential
-   Commitment to good practice and precision with culinary instructions, recipes, and directions to staff
-   Communicates well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
-   Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
-   Relationship builder with influencing and motivational skills
-   A hands-on team leader and motivator, with the integrity, drive and leadership qualities to inspire confidence and secure high standards of performance and professionalism in a challenging and competitive environment
-   Good IT skills
-   Strong team player

## Benefits

-   **31 days annual leave per year** (after probation).
-   **Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme** - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.
-   **Company Pension Scheme** - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.
-   **Death in Service Benefit** - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.
-   **Refer a Friend Scheme** - Earn up to **£500** for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.
-   **Free On-Site Parking** - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.
-   **Subsidised On-Site Canteen** - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.
-   **Cycle to Work Scheme** - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.
-   **Electric Vehicle Scheme** - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
-   **Long Service Awards** - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.
-   **Discounted Gym Memberships** - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.
-   **Training and Development** - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.
-   **Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes** - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.
-   **GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme** - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.
-   **Financial Advice & Will Writing -** Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.