Senior Sous Chef

WSH Group; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef in food preparation, production, and service. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and safety, and assisting in menu planning. The ideal candidate will have culinary experience, strong knowledge of food safety standards, and excellent communication skills. Must demonstrate Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production and service.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company’s standards.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff and assistants adhering to safety procedures.
• Assist in menu planning and development.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to minimize waste.
• Collaborate with the catering team for special events.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Job description

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production and service.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company’s standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff and kitchen assistants ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in menu planning and development taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners and other culinary initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.

Additional Information

People first

We pride ourselves on:

Great food always

Using only the best ingredients our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school age group and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Catering
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Sanitation
• Knife Skills

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1