An independent, co-educational boarding school in Tavistock, Devon for children aged between 3 and 18, catering for 700 students and teachers over two locations. We offer a core feeding of breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, after school clubs and dinner with a good amount of hospitality. This is a term-time plus contract working 48 weeks, operating 7 days a week with a working pattern of 5 out of 7 days. Additional benefits include free on-site parking and no split shifts.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective Sous Chef to join the team at one of our fabulous locations in Tavistock.
Key responsibilities:
* Prepare all food service areas for the day's business relating to that meal service.
* Ensure that the prompt service of all meals is provided to the company/client standards.
* Ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with company expectations.
* Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required for daily service.
* Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
* Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
* Keep the Front of house informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
* Complete all necessary cleaning/hygiene duties.
* Serve customers, visitors and guests in line with company and client service standards and expectations.
* Empty, remove and store rubbish/recycle rubbish in the correct place.
* Assist in the preparation and placing of orders.
* Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
* Ensure all areas in the kitchen are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.
* Attend meetings and training courses as required.
* Notify the head chef of stock movements to ensure all products are ordered for forthcoming menus.
General Responsibilities:
* Ensure attendance to all staff meetings as required.
* Adhere to all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company to promote a professional and flexible approach.
* Wear the correct uniform neatly and cleanly at all times.
* Maintain personal presentation to the highest standard at all times.
* Carry out all necessary checks for food temperatures in service and associated areas.
* Carry out all reasonable requests of the management.
* Provide cover for other staff during periods of absence as required.
* Be conscientious regarding Health & Safety and report any hazards to the Head Chef or Location manager.
Key personal skills and attributes:
* Team working abilities, listening skills, ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene, and behavior towards others; Food hygiene certificate preferred.
* Ability to be adaptable and flexible as necessary. Reliable, honest, and able to demonstrate an open, attentive approach to customer service.
* Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility.
* Ability to manage some moderately heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing.
Knowledge / competencies:
* Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good understanding and use of verbal English.
* Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good standard of written English and reading skills.
* Similar experience in a customer and/or food preparation environment is preferred.
Benefits:
* Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc).
* Free meals on duty.
* Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Recommend a friend bonus.
* Unrivalled individual training and development.
* Well-established apprenticeship programme.
* Team & company social events.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Workplace pension.
* Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.
About us:
Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion, and style. We are unique in our approach, and our clients and our people are paramount to our daily success.
Disclaimer:
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. An enhanced DBS, identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school, please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, any criminal conviction, caution, or bind-over must be declared.
Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks:
We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. We would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
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