Sous Chef - Rochdale
Up to £ per annum (depending on experience)
5 days over 7
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Sous Chef for our dedicated catering team in Rochdale, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients.
If you are an innovative and creative Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!
1. Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Vending and Hospitality
2. Working within a team of 40 with 4 direct reports and serving 3000 customers on-site.
3. Covering for the head chef during absences.
4. Assisting the head chef in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus.
5. Sharing responsibility with the head chef for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
6. Upholding the center of excellence in food and customer service.
7. Collaborating with the head chef to manage all kitchen areas and the team, ensuring that standards and service levels are maintained.
8. Experience: Candidates should have at least Sous chef level experience, demonstrating culinary expertise and dedication.
9. Creativity: Show an intense passion for cuisine with the ability to innovate, creating remarkable dishes that make a lasting impression on guests.
10. Teamwork: Promote a spirit of cooperation, working alongside other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure a distinguished dining experience.
11. Adaptability: Adapt to the ever-changing culinary landscape, excelling in high-pressure situations and overcoming obstacles with ease.
12. Passion: Display a sincere enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and a relentless ambition to improve and polish your culinary abilities.
13. Professionalism: Maintain a high standard of excellence and professionalism, representing the principles and spirit of Birchwood Park.
14. Meal provided while on duty
15. 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
16. Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
17. Aviva Digi care – Free annual healthcare check
18. Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
19. Pension scheme and Life Assurance
20. Employee Assistance Programme
21. Holiday purchase scheme
22. Sharebuy Scheme
23. Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
24. Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
25. Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
26. Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
27. Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
28. On-going training & development and career pathways
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!