Overview
Oxford Lifelong Learning, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA. Oxford Lifelong Learning is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to join our professional kitchen team. As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the preparation of high-quality food across a range of services. You will support the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and supervision of kitchen staff, ensuring standards of excellence in both presentation and taste. This is a full-time position, available on a permanent contract.
Responsibilities
* Preparing and presenting food to the highest standards
* Assisting with menu creation for daily service and bespoke events
* Supervising and training kitchen staff
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety and food hygiene regulations
* Supporting the delivery of fine dining experiences for special functions
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie in the hospitality industry
* A recognised professional culinary qualification
* Excellent culinary and presentation skills
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a small team
* Flexibility and a proactive, can-do attitude
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
* A good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices (Ideally with an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate)
The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University's rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford's world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days' annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
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