Total 2,178 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Exeter, South West, EX2 7HQ

This position independently performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
• Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
• Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for
• Provides patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available
• Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
• Follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques
• Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
• Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts along with individual and bulk nourishments and supplement foods and beverages for patients
• Makes final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures
• Works in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
• Performing other duties as assigned

This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Medical Center, in the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) department. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production. In the absence of the Food Service Section Supervisor, the employee is responsible for the operation of both the Food Production/Service areas and the administrative duties within those areas.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinates/directs the operation of the Food Service/Production areas using standards, procedures, diet manuals, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work.
• Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors.
• Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors.
• Uses resources to operate within a planned financial budget.
• Shares in the managerial responsibility for the proper supervision of labor, allocation of subsistence and supplies, and all other resources required to accomplish quality Veteran centered meal services.
• Participates in meetings and discussions regarding initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work.
• Prepares performance requirements and work schedules in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex work steps and processes.
• Investigates work-related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity, and determines causes.
• Performs as first-level supervisor over Cooks WG-7404-04, WG-7404-06, and WG-7404-08.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Hours to be discussed with Supervisor during interview process.
Telework/Virtual/Remote Work: Not Authorized
Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: Not Authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: Cook Supervisor/PD99821S
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• These positions are in the Competitive Service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Current Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• These positions are NAGE Bargaining Unit.
• This position is covered by a Special Salary Rate.
• These positions are covered by Federal Wage System Special Wage Rates for the Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) Wage Area
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• You will prepare a variety of foods according to menu requirements.
• You will follow recipes to prepare a variety of foods.
• You will apportion food for family style servings and plate service.
• You will roast, grill, broil, steam and fry a variety of foods by mechanical or conventional systems.
• You will prepare vegetable and cold food platters.

Food Production Operative- 12hrs

• Pay rate: £11.50 ph on days and £12.50 ph nights
• Pay increase after 12 weeks
• Overtimes pay (£14.38- £15.50)
• Shifts 06:00-18:00 or 18:00-06:00
• Regular shift pattern with overtimes available

• Working on production line
• Standing and lifting involved
• Boxing up multi-packs for despatch
• Be on your feet for the duration of the shift
• Working as part of a friendly team in a covid safe manner

• Opportunity for Full Time Job
• Free hot drinks from vending machine
• Free Parking
• 28 Holidays per year
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Mortgage references

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Connect Appointments seek driven individuals to join our client's food production team in Livingston, West Lothian, as Food Production Operatives.

What's on offer? A weekly rotational shift pattern of Early, Back and Night shift - paid weekly at £13.03 p/h. With immediate starts available for the right candidates; and full training provided, now is your chance. Apply now!

• Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm
• Back Shift: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm
• Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am

Working as a Production Operative, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the production line:

• Picking and packing products
• Conducting quality checks
• Keeping your work area clean and tidy
• Storing items within the warehouse
• reporting any issues to your supervisor
• Meeting production targets to company standard
• General production and warehouse duties

To be successful within this role you will ideally have previous experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse or other fast-paced environment. Combined with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team; able to follow both written and verbal instructions.

Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944 to learn more about becoming a Production Operative.

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