We are seeking a Sous Chef / Second Chef to join a unique conference venue. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for a variety of guests, with a strong emphasis on traditional, fresh wholesome cooking and baked items.
This Sous Chef position offers a good salary plus benefits.
Benefits:
-Excellent work life balance with no late nights
-Christmas Off
-Free parking on site
-Employee Assistance Programme
-Uniform
-A supportive and warm working environment, with ongoing training available.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
Prepare a variety of high-quality meals for both individual guests and larger groups
Basic pastry & bread making
Adapt menus/dishes for dietary needs and allergens.
Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness across kitchen and food storage areas.
Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.
Ideal Sous Chef/Second Chef Requirements
Ideally 35 years of professional kitchen experience in a similar busy setting
Pastry & bread making experience is essential
Strong background in traditional cooking and baking from scratch for large groups/bulk cookery
Catering qualifications preferred
Confident using basic computer programs (e.g. for writing menus and allergen tracking).
Flexible and calm under pressure, with a team-spirited and helpful approach.
Candidates must have good communication skills and be able to work independently.
Hours:
37.5 per week
5/7 days per week usually 1 weekend off per month on a rota basis
7am-3pm and 11am 7pm shifts
If you are a Sous Chef or Second Chef looking for an exciting opportunity with a great work life balance or if you are a Chef de Partie looking to take a step into a senior role, we would love to hear from you.
Scattergood's are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website
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