Sous Chef

Pertemps Basingstoke; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering business in Andover is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The role requires previous Sous Chef experience and team leadership skills. Candidates should be knowledgeable in HACCP and hygiene practices, with certifications preferred. This full-time position offers a salary of £38,000, requiring 40 hours of work per week on varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Sous Chef.
• Experience in leading a team is essential.
• HCCAP Level 2 trained is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee whole kitchen team and onboarding.
• Work with Head Chef on HACCP and SALSA standards.
• Ensure food safety practices are followed.
• Assist in the creation of new menus.
• Maintain food specifications and hygiene standards.
• Cover Head Chef duties when required.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Excellent English

Education

HCCAP Level 2

Level 2 Food & Hygiene

Allergen certification

First Aider at work certification

Job description

Sous Chef

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join a leading Catering business based in Andover. This is a full time, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the whole kitchen team, ensuring new starters are fully onboarded and trained.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to ensure team have a full understanding of HACCP and SALSA standards, ensuring that the 5 star hygiene rating is maintained.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring that food safety practices are observed by self and all team members.
• Ensuring the safe handling and storing of all food items.
• Support the Head chef with creation of new menus.
• Create, communicate and maintain the food specifications ensuring they meet the appropriate standards whilst strictly following the company specifications.
• Cover Head Chef duties as and when required.
• Ensure self and team provide the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Oversee stock control and ordering of sufficient stock.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef
• Experience leading a team
• Excellent level of English
• HCCAP Level 2 trained is advantageous
• Minimum of Level 2 Food & Hygiene
• Allergen certification
• First Aider at work certification

This Sous Chef position is paying £38,000 depending on experience. You will be required to work 40 hours per week but the hours do vary. Either working 8am - 4.30pm or 10.30am - 7pm Working against a roster.

If you are interested in this Sous Chef position please apply below or get in contact with Jemma at Pertemps