Senior Sous Chef | 5 days out of 7

TN United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative and effective Senior Sous Chef to join their team in High Wycombe. This role involves catering to approximately 1050 students and staff daily in a prestigious private school setting. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring excellent service. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression within a leading independent caterer. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discount schemes at major retailers

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave – up to one day per year

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Team and social events

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food preparation preferred.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety standards in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service areas for daily meal services.
• Ensure prompt and standards-compliant service of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Good listening skills

Initiative

Excellent personal presentation

Flexibility

Reliability

Customer service orientation

Willingness to learn

Physical ability for moderate lifting

Good command of English

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Senior Sous Chef | 5 days out of 7, High Wycombe

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Details:

• Contract: Full Time, Permanent
• Salary: £42,327
• Hours: 40 per week

Job Description:

We are seeking a creative and effective Senior Sous Chef to join our team at a prestigious location in High Wycombe. This is a 7-day operation with a shift pattern of 5 days out of 7, catering to approximately 1050 students and staff daily at a private girls' boarding and day school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare food service areas for daily meal services.
• Ensure prompt and standards-compliant service of meals.
• Prepare, set-up, serve, and clean food and beverage items.
• Follow hygiene and safety standards in food preparation and service.
• Restock and replenish supplies during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Assist in ordering and stock management.
• Adhere to health & safety regulations.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

General Responsibilities:

• Attend staff meetings and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene.
• Carry out health and safety checks.
• Provide cover for colleagues when needed.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Teamwork, good listening skills, initiative, and excellent personal presentation.
• Flexibility, reliability, honesty, and customer service orientation.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Physical ability for moderate lifting and carrying.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation preferred.

Benefits:

• Discount schemes at major retailers and restaurants.
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Referral bonuses.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Team and social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Workplace pension.
• Career progression within a leading independent caterer.

About Us:

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Additional Information:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and reference checks will be conducted. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and fostering diversity and inclusion.