The Plaza Group, founded by Pat and Una McDonagh of Supermac's, is one of Ireland's leading motorway and primary route service providers.
With over 40 years of experience, we're proud to announce our newest Plaza opening in Ennis, Co. Clare, this Autumn-Winter.
Successful candidates will be hired before the opening for training at another location.
Title:Chef - Macs Place Deli OBJECTIVE:To maintain consistent standards of service, ensuring customer satisfaction.
To contribute to the profitability of the Deli through operation of effective cost controls and excellent customer service.
To assist in creation and Development of dishes and products that are tasty, well presented and in keeping with Mac's Place offering whilst complying with company regulations, law and HACCP requirements.
The Job: Assist in the day to day operation of the hot & cold deli's and the fresh food offering on site.Involved in the preparation, cooking and serving of hot and cold foods, under the direction of the chef.Ensures the deli area provides a variety of fresh, well presented and of the highest quality foods at all times of the day whilst operationalAble to cook simple dishes, familiar with commercial kitchens, has appetite to learn new methods and take direction from chef.Contribute to menu planning & development to ensure variety of choice.Ensure that pre agreed menus are adhered to and planned for.Food ordering from approved suppliers to meet deli requirments.Ensure that food safety operational requirements are maintained at all times.Manage and plan the internal cleaning programme to consistently meet QSC requirements.Provide the highest standard of customer service.Work as part of a team to ensure the customer is happyTo communicate all information with management in a timely manner and to update information and communication as requiredOPERATIONS - GENERAL Ensure that deli standards are maintained and improved to meet food safety and hygiene requirements and communicate same to store management and personnelInvolved in the recruitment process, training and cross training effective and efficient customer focused personnel, whilst following company standards and policies.Ensure delicatessen standards are consistently improving in terms of sourcing new products, housekeeping, merchandising, presentation and customer servicePlan for market changes and demands as they arise – seasonality and local activityEnsure delicatessen promotions are managed appropriately with adequate costing analysis.Ensure all customer complaints are dealt with in the appropriate mannerEnsure HACCP standards are implemented and record sheets are maintained according to requirementsAssist with food ordering from approved suppliers to meet deli requirments.FINANCE Ensure overheads are controlled and minimised where appropriate through effective management of the area.Assist Deli Manager with operating to set standards of deli to meet pre set food cost targets through staff training, portion control, waste control etc.Assist in ensuring delicatessen margins are managed appropriately and profitability of the area is maximisedFOOD MANAGEMENT Ensure effective and compliant HACCP control systems are in place and all relevant record sheets are completedEnsure policies and procedures pertaining to fresh food are implemented and managedAssist Deli Manager with stock control, dating and stock rotation.Assist in ensuring effective stock control systems are in place ensuring stock is rotated accordingly and out of date stock is discarded appropriatelyEnsure wastages in the delicatessen area are maintained at a minimum level through effect management of the stockApplicants will ideally be an experienced chef, have a minimum of 2-3 years' experience at management level in the catering/hospitality sector, be able to work on a full-time basis and demonstrate the following:
Excellent organisational and planning skillsStrong Customer ServiceStrong Knowledge of Food SafetyWhat you can expect: Competitive rate of paySubsidised Meals on shiftTeam incentivesA flexible working environmentA career, not just a job!A company in growth with a clear vision, amazing culture & great peopleThis position will suit an individual who is highly motivated, hardworking with excellent communication and culinary skills.
The successful candidate will have previous experience cooking breakfasts and dinners.
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