️ Sous Chef - Yeovil
Location: Yeovilton
Employer: Contract Catering Unit
Salary: £15.73 per hour (approx. £32,758 annually)
Hours: 40 hours/week, 5 out of 7 days
Start Date: ASAP, subject to DBS and references
Are you a passionate and qualified chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career? Join our dedicated team at this contract catering unit and play a key role in delivering high-quality meals to customers in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
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Key Responsibilities
* Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation
* Deliver high standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation
* Assist in menu planning and stock control
* Lead kitchen shifts and supervise junior staff when required
* Participate in function catering (available as paid overtime)
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Shift Pattern
* 5 out of 7 days, including 1 in 3 weekends (reducing to 1 in 5 when fully staffed)
* Early and late shifts on a rota basis: typically 6am-2pm or 11am-7pm
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✅ Requirements
* Qualified chef with relevant culinary certifications
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience in high-volume catering preferred
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* A flexible, can-do attitude and a passion for food
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What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate and annual salary
* Opportunities for paid overtime through function work
* A supportive team environment within a respected organisation
* Career development and training opportunities
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