Thunder Struck Vacancies

Film crews work long hours and need to eat well. On sets or locations, the standard daily meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus tea or snacks if the crew are required to work late into the evening. 

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Catering is provided by specialist companies who drive catering trucks packed with food and a range of equipment including ovens, extraction fans, fridges, gas and water, to each Unit Base. 

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On big films, the Catering Crew typically involves Unit Leaders, Location Chefs, Salad Persons and Dish Washers. 

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Two days before the start of principal photography, Unit Leaders organise the packing of the catering truck with equipment and food. On each shooting day, they set off early in the morning, to arrive on set in time to prepare cooked breakfasts for the cast and crew. If they need to drive a long distance to the location, or if it is difficult to find, they rendezvous with the Location Manager who escorts them to the Unit Base. 

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Location Chefs cook the meals according to their previously-approved menus, ensuring that any special dietary requirements are catered for. The Salad Person is responsible for the preparation and presentation of all cold platters, fruit, salads, sandwiches and afternoon teas. The Dish Washer helps with service, preparing vegetables and salads, dish washing and cleaning duties. They also manage the large tea urns and coffee pots which are required throughout the day. 

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Catering crews work every day of the shoot, finishing when the film wraps (is completed).

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Unit Leaders Responsibilities

 

• have experience of catering management at senior levels 

• have cooking, budgeting and bookkeeping skills

• have full training in and knowledge of Health and Safety procedures in the kitchen

• know about HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), the internationally recognized and recommended approach to food safety

• be a confident driver

• drive LGVs (Light Goods Vehicles) 

• be a good communicator

• have excellent standards of cleanliness

• work to high standards in mobile kitchens

• lead and motivate staff

• be resourceful and flexibile

• have excellent management and organisational skills

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Chefs Resposabilities

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• have experience of location catering

• run well-organised kitchens

• cook and cater for large numbers

• adhere to strict budgets

• have full training in and knowledge of Health and Safety procedures in the kitchen

• know about HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), the internationally recognized and recommended approach to food safety

• be a confident driver

• drive LGVs (Light Goods Vehicles) 

• be a good communicator

• have excellent standards of cleanliness

• work to high standards in mobile kitchens

• lead and motivate staff

• be resourceful and flexibile

• have excellent management and organisational skills 

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Skills

 

• Providing three daily meals as well as snacks and hot drinks to film crews

• Transporting food and cooking equipment to filming locations 

• Clearing up after meals and following Health and Safety guidelines 

 

Qualifications

 

• HND Hospitality

• HNC Professional Cookery