Sous Chef
Department: Catering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Salisbury
Description
At Naim Audio we are proud to offer our staff and visitors complimentary Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon tea in our stylish restaurant. Our food consists of homemade products, including a deli counter where you will find fresh seasonal items like Pesto’s, Houmous, Tapenades, Cured Meats, and a selection of Cheeses, alongside varied hot food options.
We are seeking a talented and creative Sous Chef to join the team who will have input into the choices on offer. High standards of presentation, cleanliness and a great attitude is key to this role as this is a customer facing job. You will be required to work 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 3.00pm.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily baking, and salad preparation for the various lunch shifts, and washing up in accordance with the company break time requirements and schedules.
* Creation of menu writing to include dishes for ‘allergy-based products’.
* To uphold and comply with the organisation’s Policies and the Law in relation to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and other Policies and Procedures required for the smooth and effective operation of the business.
* Promote good customer and staff relations.
* Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness & presentation, ensuring all aspects of equipment and production area meet FSA guidelines.
* Assist the Catering Manager in ensuring the on-site restaurant is suitably stocked and all dietary requirements of the staff are considered.
* Oversee in the Catering Managers absence by leading the kitchen and undertaking duties such as food ordering, budgeting, and training temp staff as and when required.
* Follow recipes in line with allergen awareness.
* To report any concerns or issues to the Catering Manager immediately for action e.g. broken equipment.
* To respond to compliments and complaints; listen to feedback from visitors or staff and ensure that it is used positively to influence and develop the organisation and its activities.
* Training of any staff due to work in the canteen.
* Keep up with trends and seasonal ingredients, using fresh produce.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Previous experience in a catering or hospitality environment.
* Excellent communication and customer care skills, with a customer centred approach to service delivery.
* Awareness of relevant legislation; Food Hygiene, Health & Safety. Allergen Awareness.
* Up to date Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake training.
* Good teamwork skills.
* Basic IT skills.
* Self-motivated, committed and enthusiastic with the ability to work under pressure.
Benefits
* Monday - Friday shifts
* 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays - increasing with length of service
* Use of (free) canteen
* Free parking available on-site
* Enhanced employer pension contribution (4% of gross salary)
* Death in Service insurance
* Employee discount on Naim products
* Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and discounted memberships at select local gyms
* Alongside other, standard benefits (for example, training and development opportunities as appropriate to role)
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