Sous Chef

WSH Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 28,050 - 37,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave

Wedding day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

WSH Group is recruiting a Sous Chef for their Biggleswade kitchen, responsible for food preparation, station management, and quality control. You will work closely with the head chef to develop menus and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced setting.

The role includes evening shifts until 9pm, 40 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for training and development within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards; ensure food safety at all times.
• Station Management – oversee the production of dishes at your station and keep area stocked and clean.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality, presentation and taste of all dishes.
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all team members and coach junior chefs.
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – keep your area clean and equipment in good working order.

Skills

Sous Chef exp

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

BaxterStorey values

Job description

Location:Symmetry park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Salary:£33,00040 Hours per week 5 out of 7 and does include evening working to 9pm

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carerleave
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a SousChef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

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