Sous-Chef
NEW
We are searching for a Sous-Chef to create nutritious and well-balanced meals, alongside the Head Chef, which meets both the Athena standard and our resident’s satisfaction.
In this role you will be responsible for:
1. Supporting the Head Chef in monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards during all stages of production and service
2. Adhering to the HACCP procedure according to Athena’s Food Safety Management documentation
3. Maintaining the correct use of the company’s due diligence framework, cleaning and opening/closing procedures
4. Supporting the Head Chef to ensure quality control and hygiene systems are achieved
5. Purchasing all food and related products using company nominated suppliers (when required)
6. Supporting the Head Chef in achieving food budget cost controls, ensuring minimum waste and continually developing menus to ensure a well-balanced diet for residents.
About You
The right candidate will:
7. Have good communication skills
8. Work well within a team
9. Be driven and proactive
10. Work well under pressure
11. Have good time management skills
Your Skills
12. You must hold a relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in catering
13. Experience within the care sector is preferred
Employee Benefits
14. ‘Earn While You Learn’ scheme – complete a Diploma (NVQ) whilst working for us
15. £300 refer a friend bonus
16. £100 attendance bonus
17. Employee of the month rewards
18. Pay day advance available
19. Have your birthday off on us!
20. Reimbursed DBS cost
21. Internal career progression opportunities
22. Free uniform
23. Subsidised meals
24. Pension Scheme