Sous Chef

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing food production company in Birmingham seeks a Sous Chef to join their team. This role involves producing high-quality pre-packaged meals, overseeing junior staff, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. Immediate interviews and start available.

Qualifications

• Experience at Sous Chef level in hotels, restaurants, or high-volume catering.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience with SALSA or BRC standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce premium pre-packaged meals for a new client.
• Oversee junior team members to ensure smooth production.
• Ensure compliance with HAACP, COSHH, and other standards.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team oversight

Knowledge of HAACP

Understanding of COSHH

Job description

Sous Chef – Birmingham – 5 out of 7 days

Working hours: 5.30pm until 1.30am

Salary: £29,120 per annum

Immediate interviews and start available.

My client is a rapidly growing food production company. Due to a recent business win, they are looking to add a Sous Chef to their team.

You will be responsible for producing premium pre-packaged meals for a new client, which includes high-quality meat and sauces made from scratch. You will oversee junior team members, ensuring the production line operates smoothly and within set timeframes for delivery.

Ensure all HAACP, COSHH, and other food hygiene, health, and safety standards and procedures are followed, in line with industry and company policies.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Chef experience at Sous Chef level – backgrounds considered include hotel, restaurant, airside catering, and high-volume catering.
2. Experience overseeing junior team members, ensuring smooth and timely production.
3. Good knowledge and understanding of HAACP, COSHH, and RIDDOR, both in theory and practice.
4. Experience with SALSA or BRC standards is desirable but not essential.

Working hours are from 5.30pm to 1.30am, 5 days out of 7, including weekends.