Sous Chef
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Essex
- Salary
- 23000.00 - 24000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 04 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 01 Apr 2019
- Sectors
- Catering & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Sous Chef
Full-time Working 10 days a fortnight, including every other weekend
Tiptree, Essex
We are looking for a strong, confident Sous Chef with experience of working in a busy fast-paced kitchen. You need to be a competent all-rounder, a great communicator and able to cover all sections of the kitchen, serving up to 500 plates of food a day, deputising for senior chefs in their absence.
We are looking for a chef to join our team who is enthusiastic to bring new ideas, has good allergen knowledge and an interest in allergen and dietary requirements.
Key duties
* Supply food in adequate quantities for the day's business, whilst controlling and minimising waste.
* Work alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous chef to plan menus, undertake weekly and daily ordering from our suppliers and have a good awareness of supplier prices and menu costings.
* Working alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous chef to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
* Working on a busy open pass, confident in running it in the absence of senior chefs, directing staff in other sections whilst doing this.
* Able to work and train chefs of all levels, ensuring food is produced and presented to the highest standards
* Contribute to the menu development process- coming up with menu ideas and recipes in order to improve our high standard of offering.
* Assist in sourcing seasonal ingredients and have an excellent knowledge of special dietary requirements and allergens, working with the team to develop our "free from" menus.
* To participate in daily weekly cleaning rotas and maintain your areas of work to a high standard, along with completing statutory documents with regards food hygiene and health and safety requirements
Your capabilities
* Good Allergen and special dietary knowledge with an interest to bring new ideas to our business
* Effective Multi tasker - must be able to fit daily tasks around busy breakfast and lunch service
* Strong team player with good coaching and mentoring skills
* An eye for detail and always aiming for the highest standard
* Ability to stay calm and focused when the pressure mounts
* Excellent communication skills - listening as well as talking
* Problem solver with the ability to solve problems as they arise or seek appropriate advice from senior team
* Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
Requirements
* Full-time, 10 days a fortnight working every other weekend. 7.30am to 5pm (4pm on Sundays). No evening hours!
* You'll need to work Bank Holidays (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day), but will be given a day's holiday in lieu
* Ability to lift and carry kitchen items as required
* Good communication
* Smart appearance
* Minimum of three years in kitchen positions
Rewards and Benefits
Salary to be confirmed dependent on skills and level of experience. In addition you will receive the following benefits
Full-time Working 10 days a fortnight, including every other weekend
Tiptree, Essex
We are looking for a strong, confident Sous Chef with experience of working in a busy fast-paced kitchen. You need to be a competent all-rounder, a great communicator and able to cover all sections of the kitchen, serving up to 500 plates of food a day, deputising for senior chefs in their absence.
We are looking for a chef to join our team who is enthusiastic to bring new ideas, has good allergen knowledge and an interest in allergen and dietary requirements.
Key duties
* Supply food in adequate quantities for the day's business, whilst controlling and minimising waste.
* Work alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous chef to plan menus, undertake weekly and daily ordering from our suppliers and have a good awareness of supplier prices and menu costings.
* Working alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous chef to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
* Working on a busy open pass, confident in running it in the absence of senior chefs, directing staff in other sections whilst doing this.
* Able to work and train chefs of all levels, ensuring food is produced and presented to the highest standards
* Contribute to the menu development process- coming up with menu ideas and recipes in order to improve our high standard of offering.
* Assist in sourcing seasonal ingredients and have an excellent knowledge of special dietary requirements and allergens, working with the team to develop our "free from" menus.
* To participate in daily weekly cleaning rotas and maintain your areas of work to a high standard, along with completing statutory documents with regards food hygiene and health and safety requirements
Your capabilities
* Good Allergen and special dietary knowledge with an interest to bring new ideas to our business
* Effective Multi tasker - must be able to fit daily tasks around busy breakfast and lunch service
* Strong team player with good coaching and mentoring skills
* An eye for detail and always aiming for the highest standard
* Ability to stay calm and focused when the pressure mounts
* Excellent communication skills - listening as well as talking
* Problem solver with the ability to solve problems as they arise or seek appropriate advice from senior team
* Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
Requirements
* Full-time, 10 days a fortnight working every other weekend. 7.30am to 5pm (4pm on Sundays). No evening hours!
* You'll need to work Bank Holidays (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day), but will be given a day's holiday in lieu
* Ability to lift and carry kitchen items as required
* Good communication
* Smart appearance
* Minimum of three years in kitchen positions
Rewards and Benefits
Salary to be confirmed dependent on skills and level of experience. In addition you will receive the following benefits