Senior Sous Chef - Monday to Friday

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Godalming; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent co-educational day school in Godalming is seeking a creative and effective Senior Sous Chef to join its team. This role involves preparing food service areas, ensuring prompt and standard-compliant meal service, and maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards. The school values teamwork, adaptability, and a customer service focus, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. With a commitment to excellence in food catering, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant educational community.

Benefits

Discounts

Free Meals

Volunteer Leave

Enhanced Leave Options

Cycle Scheme

Referral Bonuses

Training

Social Events

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Good hygiene and presentation skills are essential.
• Experience in customer service or food prep preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service areas for daily meal services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage waste and recycling properly.

Skills

Teamwork

Listening Skills

Initiative

Good Hygiene

Customer Service Focus

Adaptability

Reliability

Willingness to Learn

Verbal and Written English Skills

Education

Experience in Customer Service or Food Preparation

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum
Hours: 40 per week

An independent co-educational day school in Godalming, Surrey, catering for 300 students and teachers. The school offers a variety of meals and hospitality services, including morning and afternoon snacks, lunch, and after-school clubs. The location benefits from free on-site parking.

Shift Timings: 06:30 - 15:00

We are seeking a creative and effective Senior Sous Chef to join our team at this prestigious location in Godalming.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare all food service areas for daily meal services.
2. Ensure prompt and standard-compliant service of all meals.
3. Ensure preparation and presentation meet company expectations.
4. Set up, serve, clear, clean, and store food, beverages, and equipment.
5. Prepare food following hygiene and safety standards.
6. Restock stocks and consumables during service.
7. Inform front of house of food shortages and prevent delays.
8. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
9. Serve customers, visitors, and guests according to service standards.
10. Manage waste and recycling properly.
11. Assist with ordering and stock management.
12. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
13. Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen at all times.
14. Attend meetings and training sessions.
15. Report stock movements to the head chef.

General Responsibilities:

1. Attend staff meetings.
2. Adhere to policies and procedures, legislation, and company standards.
3. Wear a neat and clean uniform.
4. Maintain high personal presentation standards.
5. Carry out food temperature checks.
6. Fulfill reasonable management requests.
7. Provide cover during staff absences.
8. Report hazards and ensure health and safety.

Key Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Teamwork, listening skills, initiative, good hygiene, and presentation.
• Adaptability, reliability, honesty, customer service focus.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in customer service or food prep preferred.
• Additional benefits include discounts, free meals, volunteer leave, enhanced leave options, cycle scheme, referral bonuses, training, social events, and career progression opportunities.

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.

Disclaimer

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks will be conducted. We are committed to safeguarding children and ensuring fair treatment regardless of criminal history.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a more inclusive workplace.