Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a full-time kitchen assistant responsible for supporting the chef team in food preparation, controlling portion sizes, and maintaining records related to food production. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, time management capabilities, and a positive attitude. This role is ideal for individuals who can work under pressure and adapt to the dynamic needs of the business. Join a company focused on sustainability and nutrition, serving children in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Assist chef team in food planning and preparation.
• Control portion sizes and monitor waste.
• Maintain records of food production activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist in daily kitchen operations and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef team in planning and preparing food.
• Control portion sizes and monitor waste.
• Maintain records for food production activities.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Takes the initiative

Excellent time management

Supportive / Team player

Demonstrate high level of organisation

Excellent record keeping

Willing to work flexible hours

Able to work under pressure

Positive and co-operative attitude

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To assist the chef team in planning preparing cooking and presenting food to the standards required by the company and the client.
• To control portion size and monitor waste
• To maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information as required by the catering manager
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy and legislation
• To assist the head and executive chefs in the day to day running of the kitchen
• To assist in regular team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets standards required and company / client information
• To ensure compliance with the companys policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment always following health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Takes the initiative
• Excellent time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Demonstrate high level of organisation.
• Excellent record keeping.
• To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business
• To be able to work under pressure and to cope with any unforeseen circumstances i.e. function changes requirements sickness etc.
• To have a positive and co-operative attitude.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs leading contract caterers providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on :

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables theme days and food theatre to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory quirky and fun for our pupils helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

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.

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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