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Salary: £16 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm
Are you a skilled chef with a passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and have a knack for catering to diverse tastes? If so, we are looking for you to join our team as a Sous Chef.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing daily menus that cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences
* Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality
* Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
* Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations
* Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage kitchen costs effectively
* Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace
* Collaborate with the staff to gather feedback and continuously improve the dining experience
Our Ideal Sous Chef Will
* Possess strong leadership and team management skills
* Have excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
* Be knowledgeable about food safety and hygiene standards
* Demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude
* Have previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role, preferably in a staff dining or high‑volume catering environment
* Culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential
Benefits
* Free meals
* Onsite free car parking
* Electric vehicle charging points
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards for spending at various brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* Share discounts and offers with friends and families
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/2410/41640001/52769781/SU #Energy
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
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