Hot Chef Job Description

My Key Responsibilities

These are my areas of responsibility

Hot food training
Hot food quality and availability
Cleanliness and Health & Safety
Equipment maintenance
Maximizing hot food sales

My Pret Behaviors

These are the behaviors Pret wants to see

Passion
Business Sense
Clear Communication
Great Execution
Team Working
Open to change
Realizing Potential

Pret Values

Happy Teams Happy Customers
Amazing Standards Every day
Never Standing Still
Doing the Right Thing

The Right Pret People

HOT FOOD TRAINING

To coach and train TMs and TM Stars on hot food and standards
To communicate with the TMT to ensure all hot food training is planned and carried out as appropriate
To carry out hot food Team Briefs and attend any relevant meetings, courses, and conferences relating to hot food when appropriate.
To ensure all hot food training material is available and up to date
To follow Pret’s dress code and be immaculately presented, wearing the correct Hot Chef uniform

Delicious Food and Drink

HOT FOOD QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

To ensure all hot food is prepared, displayed according to planograms and sold to Pret standards
To ensure all hot food is of great quality with appropriate availability for the time of day
To ensure that all new hot food product launches are managed in a timely and effective way in the shop
To ensure hot food is cooked and held at correct temperatures and recorded in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Pret Standards
To follow the hot food production setting standards
To ensure all our hot food production is completed as per production principles using the hot food plan

Well Loved Shop

CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH & SAFETY

To adhere to all aspects of kitchen ‘health & safety’ in accordance with the law and Pret standards
To adhere to aspects of kitchen ‘food safety’ in accordance with the law and Pret standards
To clean all areas of the shop- including front of house, back of house, and restroom
I am responsible for ensuring I follow Food Safety Standards; and for the Health and Safety of myself, my team, and customers
I complete all training, to enable me to understand the Pret standards and safety processes I must follow. I ensure I follow these processes at all times. I immediately tell my Manager when I believe standards or processes are not being met

Well Loved Shop

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

To ensure all hot food equipment is prepared and set up at the start of each day
To test, clean and maintain all hot food equipment according to Pret’s standards and report any maintenance issues to a Manager
To train all Team Members to use hot food equipment effectively and efficiently

Growing Sales

MAXIMIZING HOT FOOD SALES

To communicate with AMK/AMF and organize fresh hot food sampling - Joy of Pret
To be aware of your hot food sales within your shop
To ensure sufficient stocks of hot food ingredients, packaging, and small equipment using the five-point check

Additional Responsibilities

Hot Food Chef will from time to time be required to work in other shops as needed
Hot Food Chef must be able to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs; able to walk up/down stairs and be standing on your feet for up to 8-10 hours per day
Hot Food Chef is required to carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Manager on duty

Dallas Holdings

Treating our Communities, Customers, Partners and Teams Ethically, Sustainably, Safely and Inclusively to all.

People

Our number one priority is taking care of our own team. Ensuring everyone feels well equipped to do their jobs, have all the tools and information they need, and feel safe and supported to thrive today and to develop for tomorrow.

We’re building community, one authentic connection at a time—and we’re just getting started!

About Us

Dallas Holdings is an entity set up to acquire and open new businesses in the Coffee & QSR space, which are aligned to our same cultural values, ethics and sustainable practices.

The company was set up following the sale of a large leading food, convenience and fuel retailer, in order to move away from fossil fuels. With global experience in operating, acquiring and new build of sites, Dallas aims to build a global network of long-term sustainable locations focused on our customers and our valued teams.

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From scratch cooking to customer service, our team makes magic happen every day!

PERKS

Our benefits are designed to be best in class across all our teams, from folks working in the Support Center to those in each one of our restaurants!

Free Meals

While off duty, you will get 50% discount at Pret**, for up to $15 per day (after discount) **Exclusions apply

Help to Grow Your Career

We are passionate about providing the opportunity to learn and grown – whether that be in-store training, apprenticeships, or the ability to explore your skills and talents.

Shoes for Crews

Our teams spend a lot of the time on their feet, so we have partnered with Shoes for Crews from whom you can order a pair of safe, anti-slip (and not too bad looking) shoes for free each year (after your trial period).

Mystery Shopper Bonus

Every member of the team (except managers) can earn an additional $1.00 per hour in bonus per hour worked for that week if they achieve their mystery shopper bonus.

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