Production Kitchen Sous chef

Compass Group PLC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Oxford seeks a Production Kitchen Sous Chef to oversee meal production and ensure food quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and a passion for culinary excellence. Join us for a Monday to Friday schedule with excellent career progression and benefits, including discounts, wellness classes, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on purchases

Free wellness classes

Paid overtime

Uniform and meals provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar supervisory or production kitchen role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A hands-on team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the day-to-day production of meals.
• Ensure food preparation meets company standards and health guidelines.
• Coordinate with delivery schedules for timely distribution.
• Support and train team members for smooth kitchen operations.
• Report to the head chef daily.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Passion for food

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about food production and ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Join our dynamic team as a Production Kitchen Sous chef, where you'll play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality hot and cold food to multiple sales outlets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the day-to-day production of a wide range of meals


• Ensure all food is prepared to company standards and health & safety guidelines


• Coordinate with delivery schedules to ensure timely distribution to outlets


• Support and train team members to maintain a smooth and efficient kitchen operation


• Report in to the head chef daily

Experience & Skills

• Experience in a similar supervisory or production kitchen role


• Strong organisational and communication skills


• A hands-on team player with a can-do attitude


• Passionate about food and delivering quality

If you're ready to take on a fulfilling role with great work-life balance and the chance to grow, we'd love to hear from you!

About Compass

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday


• Contributory pension scheme


• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes


• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits


• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more


• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more


• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster


• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands


• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes


• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families, Monday to Friday work schedule - enjoy your evenings and weekends!


• Paid overtime - get rewarded for the extra effort


• Excellent training and progression opportunities - we invest in your growth


• Uniform and meals provided - we've got you covered