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Sous Chef

Wilson Vale

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

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Job summary

Wilson Vale seeks a passionate Sous Chef for their workplace restaurant in Cambridge. This permanent role offers a chance to showcase culinary creativity in a dynamic kitchen environment, helping to serve fresh, seasonal dishes to approximately 100 people daily. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills and a strong culinary background, and enjoy a work-life balance with the hours of 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Work-life balance with excellent hours

Fun and inspiring working environment

Free craft-focused training programs

Paid bespoke training

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing

Online employee benefit schemes

Birthday off after 1 year's service

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

Strong leader with experience in managing kitchen staff.
Ability to prepare and cook diverse dishes.
Experience with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
Managing kitchen staff and ensuring high food quality.
Designing innovative seasonal dishes for meal service.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Culinary Skills

Food Preparation

Fresh Ingredients Handling

Innovation in Cooking

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We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team at one of our workplace restaurants in Cambridge CB23.

This is a permanent role, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. Proposed start date is 23rd June 2025.

Join a dynamic kitchen with full creative freedom to design fresh, seasonal, and exciting dishes. This vibrant site offers a plated-style hot lunch service, complemented by a salad bar and a convenient grab & go counter. As Sous Chef you'll be responsible for running a section of the kitchen and, in the absence of the Chef Manager, step up to oversee the full kitchen operation. The site caters for approximately 100 people daily, along with occasional hospitality service. A solid background in working with fresh ingredients is essential for this role

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all types of dishes.
Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to manage a brigade of talented chefs.
Be able to train and develop your team supportively and professionally.
Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world.
Be able to interact and engage with people while the food is being served.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
Paid training bespoke to you
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.

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Management and Manufacturing
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