Sous Chef - Burton-on-Trent

Sous Chef - Hoar Cross, Burton-on-Trent

Full time, 4 day working week

Main purpose of job:

Taking responsibility for the daily operations of the kitchen area in the head chefs absence, working effectively alongside the head chef and ensuring that all current health and safety issues are followed

Responsible to: Head Chef

Main Tasks of Job:


To liaise regularly with all suppliers, ensure keen market prices are maintained, any substandard goods are credited
To ensure all ordering is placed correctly and sufficient stock is maintained in the Head Chefs absence
Ensure all orders received are in good condition, any substandard goods are returned
Ensure all related food hygiene regulations are followed by yourself and the kitchen team
Promote and maintain a high level of hygiene in kitchen using cleaning schedules
Ensure all staff wear and maintain their uniform
All uniforms are to be kept in clean condition whilst on duty
Ensure the daily completion of food and fridge temperature sheets
To maintain a positive professional atmosphere throughout the kitchen area; lead by example, and assisting where help is needed
To help train, supervise and motivate kitchen team
Assist the Head Chef in reducing wastage
To assist the Head Chef with monthly stock-take
To have input, compile and design regular monthly menus using fresh ingredients
To ensure the efficient daily stocking & ordering of kitchen items in the Head Chefs absence or when required to do so
To ensure buffet counter food is kept at a constant high standard
To ensure all food served in the restaurant is at the standard required
To ensure efficient delegation of kitchen duties between kitchen team
To have an input in the regular change of buffet salads & dishes
To ensure a high level of communication with Head Chef, Restaurant Manager/seniors is maintained thru use of weekly meetings, daily briefs
To ensure the kitchen is adequately staffed to cope with business requirements and to ensure kitchen is working effectively
To have a knowledge of the completion of the kitchen rota, whilst ensuring all shifts are covered
In the Head Chefs absence authorize any kitchen holidays (full flexibility is required)
To assist the Head Chef when required in the weekly completion of kitchen time sheets for accounts
Professional handling and immediate response to any complaint received, either by letter, telephone or verbal reply in the Head Chefs absence


The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Health & Safety


To use all Health and Safety guidelines as outlined in the Health and Safety Handbook
To use all COSHH guidelines
To use all PPE for duties
To know all fire and evacuation procedures.


Benefits


Staff Accommodation
Great Benefits