Overview
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Location: Horsham, West Sussex. Contract: Full Time, Temporary. Salary: 32000. Hours: 40 per week. This is a term-time role, working 40 weeks, mainly Monday to Friday, with a busy hospitality offer. On-site parking is available.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective Sous Chef to join the team at one of our fabulous locations in Horsham.
Responsibilities
* Prepare all food service areas for the day’s business relating to that meal service.
* Ensure the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to company/client standards.
* Ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with company expectations.
* Prepare, set up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required for daily service.
* Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
* Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
* Keep the Front of House informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
* Complete all cleaning/hygiene duties as required.
* Serve customers, visitors and guests in line with company and client service standards and expectations.
* Manage waste: empty, remove and store rubbish/recycle appropriately.
* Assist in the preparation and placing of orders.
* Ensure the kitchen operates in line with current health and safety regulations.
* Ensure all areas in the kitchen are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.
* Attend meetings and training courses as required.
* Notify the head chef of stock movements to ensure all products are ordered for forthcoming menus.
General Responsibilities
* Attend all staff meetings as required.
* Adhere to policies and procedures of legislation and the company to promote a professional and flexible approach.
* Wear the correct uniform neatly and cleanly at all times; maintain personal presentation to a high standard.
* Carry out checks for food temperatures in service and related areas.
* Carry out reasonable requests from management; provide cover for other staff during periods of absence as required.
* Be conscientious with regard to Health & Safety and report hazards to the Head Chef or Location Manager.
Key Personal Skills and Attributes
* Team working, listening skills, ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour; Food hygiene certificate preferred.
* Adaptable and flexible; reliable, honest, and customer service oriented.
* Willingness to learn new skills and take responsibility.
* Ability to manage some moderately heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing.
Knowledge / Competencies
* Good verbal English; good written English and reading skills.
* Similar experience in customer and/or food preparation environment is preferred.
Benefits
* Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.).
* Free meals on duty
* Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Recommend a friend bonus.
* Training and development opportunities; well-established apprenticeship programme.
* Team and company social events.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Workplace pension.
* Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.
About Us
Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.
Disclaimer
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks will form part of the selection process. We comply with the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to fair treatment of applicants. For any post in a school, applicants must declare any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Diversity and Inclusion
We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and aim to create a culture of growth and inclusion.
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