We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Sous Chef to join our Uttoxeter Racecourse team!
Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK's largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!
Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. We embrace diversity
We are proud of our sport
Work Perks of being a Sous Chef...
Discounted food & ARC days out
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
About the role of Sous Chef:
To ensure that the production of food is completed to the standards laid down. The instruction and supervision of the team is done in line with company standards. To lead by example and ensure that all aspects of production are completed in line with Health and Safety and food safety legislation. To project the correct image of both Uttoxeter Racecourse and ARC during both working and non-working hours. To ensure liaison with all relevant departments is delivered to correct deadlines to ensure high quality of service and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities of a Sous Chef, please see attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities:
Writing of production list so tasks can be managed within efficient time scales
Correct preparation methods of foods in line with the ethos and standards of the company
Show commercial awareness in order to continuously drive the business forward
Develop skills and maximise performance through coaching of individual team members
Working alongside the Staffing Manager to rota casual labour
To observe all legal/company requirements in respect of industrial accidents, fire regulations, health, hygiene, safety and first aid
Ensure upon your management walk around that overall environment is free from hazards and risks at all times
To ensure that all on-the-day risk assessments are carried out where necessary
The person we are looking for as a Sous Chef has.....
NVQ Level 3 food preparation (or equivalent)
Level Food Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
GCSE Grade C (equivalent) or above in Maths and English
Computer literate
Knowledge of Food and Beverage service and commodities.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.