Cafe Sous Chef

CROSSINGS SOCIAL VENTURES PTE. LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A social enterprise cafe in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in food production and kitchen management. Key responsibilities include food preparation, cooking according to specifications, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, managing inventory, and ensuring food hygiene and freshness. Candidates should have experience in food preparation and cooking, with a strong understanding of hygiene practices in food handling. This role is crucial for offering quality meals to our customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of hygiene practices and food storage.
• Ability to manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and maintain mise en place.
• Cook food items according to specifications.
• Keep the kitchen area clean and organized.
• Support inventory management and ordering.
• Ensure freshness of ingredients.

Job description

We are a social enterprise cafe serving quality food at good price.

This position of Sous Chef will report to Head Chef. He or She will support Head Chef in all parts of food production from the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, including mise en place before each meal period.
• Cooking of food items in accordance with specifications.
• Each on the food par level after each meal period.
• Ensure good housekeeping of the kitchen area, keeping the areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Support the team in inventory management, including stock-taking, ordering, checking and receiving goods.
• Support the practice of hygiene handling and proper storage of food items.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh.
• Participate and support fresh ideas on items to be offered on menu.
• Perform any other tasks and duties assigned.