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Fancy working for a recognised World Class to Work For employer? Looking for work-life balance? Are you a real foodie? Then look no further! At TNS Catering, we believe that a love for great food and a fulfilling work life should go hand in hand.
The Role:
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our catering team based in Sunderland, who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our diverse catering services.
This role is perfect for current Senior Chef de Partie, Sous or Senior Sous Chefs looking to further develop their careers within an award-winning fresh food catering company. You must be a real foodie with your finger on the pulse, passionate about creating high-quality meals in a modern, dynamic workplace.
About TNS Catering:
At TNS Catering, food and people are at the heart of everything we do. One of the biggest differences between us and our competition is that all our senior leadership team members are chefs, which ensures that culinary excellence and a passion for hospitality are embedded in every decision we make. Our chef team enjoys the freedom to design and create their own menus, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We believe in crafting food tailored to our audience, ensuring it reflects our values and their tastes—no one-size-fits-all approach here!
Key Responsibilities:
* Help prepare fresh, daily changing menus for breakfast and lunch.
* Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
* Help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the catering team.
* Collaborate closely with the senior leadership (all chefs) to ensure innovative and diverse offerings.
* Uphold food safety and hygiene standards.
* Having a “hands-on” approach to all tasks including customer service, operating the till system, assisting all team members in maintaining company standards in their work area.
* Managing Food Safety, Health & Safety and Allergens legislation, record keeping and conducting periodic audits.
* Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, and professional growth.
* Ensuring all HACCP and Allergen policies are met and due diligence is completed accurately.
Experience:
* Previous experience as a Senior Chef De Partie or Sous Chef in a high-quality, fresh food environment. A minimum of 2 years’ experience.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* A passion for food trends and innovation.
What's in it for you?
Joining TNS Catering comes with its advantages! We believe that people are at the core of our mission, which is why we've created a variety of benefits and development opportunities to ensure your satisfaction, including:
* Opportunities for career growth in an environment driven by food passion and innovation.
* Creative freedom in the kitchen to design daily menus.
* A true work-life balance—no evenings, weekends, and bank holidays off!
* Competitive salary package.
* Recognition schemes and people awards.
* Access to some great high street discount vouchers.
* Be part of an exciting team where food is central to our values.
* Company Pension Scheme.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Sunderland - reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
Work Location:
TNS Catering is a passionate advocate of providing equitable workplaces, as such we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring a diverse perspective. TNS will always seek to balance its approach in dealing with candidates, colleagues and clients in order to recognise equality and diversity and continue to grow and diversify our workforce. If there are any adjustments you require for the application process, please let us know within your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
* Food and Beverage Services
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