Overview
Title: Sous Chef
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: 37.50 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 06:30–14:30
Benefits
* 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Plus your birthday off
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
* Secondary careerleave
* Wedding/commitment day leave
* Free meals on shift
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
* Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company\u2019s standards and client expectations.
* Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
* Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
* Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
* Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
* Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
* Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
* Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
* Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
* Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
* Be flexible in approach to work.
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that\u2019s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
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