Sous chef - ReadingMonday to Friday role30 hours per week - £14.00 per hour
Spice Up Your Next Career Move!
Are you a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef looking to showcase your skills and creativity? Join our dedicated catering team in Reading where you’ll craft exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a role that balances culinary passion with career development, all within the UK’s leading food service company.
What You’ll Do:provide support with hospitality and events
Step in for the head chef during absences, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
Assist the head chef in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus
Share responsibility for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards
Maintain excellence in food quality and customer service, ensuring high standards are met
Collaborate with the head chef to manage kitchen areas and team performance
What You’ll Bring:
Proven experience at Sous Chef level, demonstrating culinary expertise and leadership
experience in hospitality and events
A passion for innovation, creating remarkable dishes that leave a lasting impression
Strong teamwork skills, fostering collaboration with chefs and kitchen staff
Adaptability to thrive in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced environment
Genuine enthusiasm for the culinary world and a drive to continually improve
Professionalism that upholds the high standards and values
We ensure you’re rewarded for your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:A meal provided while on duty
28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Aviva DigiCare – free annual healthcare check
Medicash – discounted health cash plan covering dental, optical, and medical treatments for you and your family
Pension scheme and life assurance
Holiday purchase scheme and Sharebuy scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition awards, including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
Employee-led networks for support and development
Access to our exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) for discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping
Vodafone discounts
On-going training and development opportunities
As part of Compass Group, you’ll have the chance to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unmatched opportunities for learning and development.
Diversity Is Our StrengthAt Compass Group UK&I, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true selves and have equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation and excellence, allowing our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential