Role: Event Chef

Position: Part-time / Casual

Line Manager: Head chef / Senior Sous chefs

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE WITHIN THE ORGANISATION:

P&J Live is operated and managed by ASM Global, the largest venue operator in the world, which leverages the experience of managing and operating venues to provide consulting advice to owners, to deliver world-class venues.

ASM Global is the world’s largest and most trusted venue management and services company operating the most prestigious entertainment, sports, and exhibition venues spanning five continents, with a portfolio of more than 300 stadiums, arenas, convention centres, entertainment districts, theatres, amphitheatres, and equestrian and recreational centres. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, our venues connect people through the power of live experiences.

P&J Live is committed to creating a diverse program of outstanding live entertainment events, conferences, exhibitions and banquets. We are in the business of creating a complete and positive experience for our customers from the moment they become aware of us to the time they recount the visit to others. Each P&J Live employee carries the responsibility for maintaining these high standards and in return the company invests in its personnel through training, equipment and appraisal.

The Event Chef will work closely with the chef team to produce and serve food to clients to the highest possible standard, assist where applicable in the development and success of the catering operation at P&J Live, ensuring high levels of service and quality as demanded by our clients and the business as a whole. This is a part-time role ideally suited to those looking for ad-hoc hours.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards
• To ensure that all food preparation is compliant with food hygiene procedures
• Support all areas of the kitchen as required including Kiosk, Public facing events
• To ensure food is served promptly to the required standards
• To assist in completion of relevant paperwork regarding production, wastage and cleaning records
• Any other reasonable duties as instructed by senior Chefs and Catering Management to meet the needs of the business
• Be prepared to Attend regular catering team meetings to align with the teams strategic initiatives, targets, standards required and wider company information
• To assist in the development of all client services of the catering operation, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented
• To ensure that the venue meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures
• Alongside the catering management team, ensure that all the food and beverage is managed across the entire business
• The above is an outline of key duties and accountabilities, rather than an exclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities. The post holder is expected to undertake any task which may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Successful and progressive hospitality background in catering
• Food Hygiene Certificate or above
• Food knowledge and current trends

Skills:

• Recognised Cookery certificates
• Team player
• Establishes, maintains and builds positive working relationships
• Listens and communicates clearly and in a constructive manner
• Plans workload to meet targets and deadlines, allowing for changing circumstances

Experience:

• Minimum of one years' experience in a similar role

Job Type:

• Zero hours contract