Sous Chef
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A Sous Chef oversees staff dining operations at a distribution site, assisting the Head Chef with menu development, meal preparation, stock management, and team leadership in a fast-paced contract catering environment.
About this role
Sous Chef
Baxter Storey are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team at busy distribution site.
As our Sous Chef, your role will play an integral part in ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of the staff dining Operations.
We are looking for a dynamic, food and people focused Sous Chef ready to assist in the lead of a fast paced contract catering environment .
We are seeking a highly skilled culinary professional to oversee our innovative staff dining services.
As a Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
- Enrolment into the pension scheme
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Chef Academy
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
- Annual celebration event
- Cycle to work scheme
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
The Sous Chef at this city based venue of will work hands on for the operational productivity of the kitchen department and its operational standards.
Salary: £14.60 per Hour
Hours: 37.5 hours contract
5 Days over 7
No Evenings
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure weekly staff dining menu are developed and improved upon on a regular basis.
- To oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals and service across the Staff Canteen..
- To organise sections stock and ingredients, both preparation and stock holding.
- Keep record of food production volumes, waste, stock holding and food cost concerns.
- To create weekly staff dining menus
- To assist the Head Chef with future menu creations.
- To manage and motivate the team.
Qualifications
- Formal culinary training
- At least 2 years within a similar role within production work
- Good foundation of Health and Safety and Food Safety Knowledge
- Allergen knowledge
- Great management skills with ability to motivate a team
- Flexibility of the role
- Highly developed attention to detail
Additional Information
A career at Baxter Storey means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
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