Job Location
Winchester
Employment Details
* Contract: Full Time, Permanent
* Salary: £42,000
* Hours: 40 per week
Position
Sous Chef – creative and effective
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare all Food service areas for the day's business relating to that meal service.
* Ensure that the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company / clients standards.
* To ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with company expectations.
* Prepare, set‑up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required for daily service.
* Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
* Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre‑empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
* Keep the Front of house informed of any food running out and pre‑empt any delays in customer waiting.
* Complete all / any necessary cleaning/hygiene duties.
* Serve customers, visitors and guest in line with company and client service standards and expectations.
* Empty, remove and store rubbish / recycle rubbish in the correct place.
* To assist in the preparation and placing of orders.
* Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
* To ensure all area in the Kitchen are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.
* To attend meetings and training courses as required.
* Notify the head chef of stock movements to ensure all products are ordered for forthcoming menus.
General Responsibilities
* Ensure attendance to all staff meetings as required.
* Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and flexible approach at all times.
* Ensure that the correct uniform is worn neatly and cleanly at all times.
* To ensure personal presentation is of the highest standard at all times.
* Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures.
* Carry out all reasonable request of the management.
* As required provide cover for other staff during periods of absence.
* Be conscientious with regard to Health & Safety and report any hazards to the Head Chef or Location manager.
Key Personal Skills And Attributes
* Team working abilities, Listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others, Food hygiene certificate preferred.
* The ability to be adaptable and be flexible as necessary. Reliable, Honest and able to demonstrate an open attentive approach to customer service.
* Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility.
* Ability to manage some moderately heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing.
Knowledge / Competencies
* Ability to demonstrate reasonable / good understanding and use of verbal English.
* Ability to demonstrate reasonable / good standard of written English and reading skills.
* Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is preferred.
* Wide wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc).
* Free meals on duty.
* Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Recommend a friend bonus.
* Unrivalled individual training and development.
* Well established apprenticeship programme.
* Team & company social events.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Workplace pension.
* Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.
Requirements
* Must have Right to Work in the UK.
* Must undergo enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks covering the last five years.
* Position is for a school – applicants must be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and must declare any conviction, caution or bind‑over.
* Applicants will be subject to the DBS Code of Practice.
Equal Opportunity
We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under‑represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
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