HPW Fresh & Dry Recruitment 2019 for Senior Matron

Job Description

• Reports to: Human Resources Manager
• Department: Support Service

• Supervise and coordinate activities of staff to ensure they adhere to food safety/hygiene procedures.
• Develop recipes and determine how to present the food.
• Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals.
• Inspect canteen supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards, BRC or IFS Standards.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves  for  easy recognition  and accessibility.
• Ensure ingredients and seasonings to be used for cooking are measured in appropriate quantities.
• Organize special meals for staff once a month.
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly kitchen by supervising the washing of dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash and ensuring staff follow waste separation guidelines.
• Check freshness of food and ingredients; also put in place a traceability system for canteen food supplies.
• Ensure proper storage of food supplies to prevent spoilage and wastage.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure staff complies to Health and Safety/Food Safety standards and enforce the usage of PPEs
• Ensure canteen staff handle food well to avoid contamination or outbreak of diseases.

• Supervises immediate subordinates to ensure that time, targets, quality and other set standards are achieved
• Interprets policies and procedures to immediate team members and where necessary consults with superior or appropriate departments
• Appraises the performance of immediate team members and organizes or recommends appropriate training for them
• Identifies learning needs of immediate team members and organizes or recommends appropriate training for them
• Administers disciplinary measures of immediate team members in accordance with the company’s disciplinary procedures

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of NVTI, HND, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Catering
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; preferably in a food production environment

• Hands-on experience with various modern kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers).
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge in Catering/Vocational Skills.
• Ability to speak or write in a manner that communicates the intended message.
• Ability to lead and inspire others.

How to Apply

All interested applicants should please send their CVs to; fd.hrofficer@hpwag.ch latest by 30 April 2019.