Site Planner

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm

£28,000- £30,000 depending on experience

About COOK

COOK is a pioneering frozen food company, since 1997 we’ve been making remarkable food for your freezer, prepared by hand at our Kitchens in Kent (savoury) and Somerset (puddings) using the same ingredients and techniques you would at home. It means our food looks and tastes homemade maybe even a bit better.

We’re market leaders and (more importantly) our food tastes incredible. We have over 90 shops and a rapidly growing online business.

We’re independent (family-owned) and always will be because it allows us to do things the right way, not the fast way.

We believe in business as a force for good in society and have certified as one of the UK’s first B Corporations to help us measure what matters when it comes to our impact on our environment, our people and our community.

We share 5% of our annual profits with staff.

Purpose: To support the kitchen in delivering the weekly menus efficiently and safely, through the planning of the menus and material ordering. Your Role: Our large-scale kitchen require committed and hardworking people to produce the great quality food that our consumers love to eat. As a Site Planner, you will support the kitchen in delivering the menu safely and efficiently by planning menus and ordering materials for the weekly production menus, taking into consideration material stock holding, finished stock holding, supplier delivery days, planning restrictions and efficiencies through the kitchen.

Your main responsibilities:

*  Planning, updating & communicating the production menus, paying close attention to detail to ensure information accuracy on the menus and our Unity ERP system.

*  Working closely with the production teams to understand the operation in detail and improve efficiencies through menu planning.

*  Actioning menu changes when necessary whilst considering impact on finished stock levels, ingredient wastage and production value in the decision-making process. Ordering

*  Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders, ensuring materials are available for the menu day.

*  Maintaining material stock at the optimal level based on demand and shelf life.

*  Reviewing the impact of menu changes on material stock levels, adjusting future material orders as necessary and identifying options to reduce wastage.

*  Resolving live stock issues in a timely manner, and working on continually improving processes to prevent future issues. Comms/Relationships

*  Maintaining good relationships and regular communication with the kitchen, suppliers and wider Supply Chain team. * Communicating with the kitchen regularly regarding the planning and delivery of the menu plan.

• Communicating with the Stock Team regarding menu delivery, urgent lines and issues with supply.

*  Communicating batches affected by stock/delivery issues in a timely manner.

*  Contributing as a vital part of the wider Kitchen team.

Other bits

Excellent Benefits including paid breaks, free food, CookieJar Smart Spending discounts on leading brands, profit share, 30% staff discount and birthdays off and much more.

Based in Sittingbourne

Ask us about flexible working.

Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK please apply.

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