Sous Chef & Domestic Assistant Redefining dining at Gorsefield for future generations Full-time – 35 hours per week - (12pm - 7pm, Mon to Fri. Flexible working required with some weekend working) An Opportunity to Nourish and Support: Gorsefield is seeking a Sous Chef & Domestic Assistant, a culinary artisan who can not only create delightful meals but also contribute to the overall ‘maintenance’ of our vibrant centre. In this dual role, you'll play a vital part in our food service & domestic operations, ensuring meals are not only a treat to the taste buds but also safe and nutritious, whilst supporting high quality experiences for all our visitors. What You’ll Bring: Culinary and Domestic Expertise: An ability to manage kitchen operations, preparing meals & ensuring cleanliness; turning fresh ingredients into wholesome & delicious dishes, with a keen eye for detail. Health and Safety Acumen: Knowledge of food hygiene & safety regulations, ensuring a safe dining experience for all. Operational Efficiency : An organised and efficient individual, capable of managing kitchen stock and prioritising workload. Adaptability and Teamwork : A versatile team member, seamlessly transitioning between culinary duties and domestic responsibilities, supporting the Head Chef and contributing positively to our staff team. Child-Centric Approach : A commitment to providing nutritious, child-friendly meals, enhancing the experiences of our young visitors, aligning with Gorsefield's ethos of nurturing and growth. Join Our Gorsefield Family: Located in the beautiful Essex countryside, Gorsefield is a place of learning and adventure for children. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of their experience, from the dining room to the overall environment of the centre. It is essential that you meet our criteria detailed in the person specification. If you’re the talented individual we are searching for, let’s create a lasting legacy at Gorsefield together. https://www.gorsefield.org/ ‘Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect. Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.’