Sous Chef

wilson vale; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. Your role will involve managing kitchen operations, training staff, and upholding high food quality standards in a positive work environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Free craft-focused training

Paid bespoke training

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year

Qualifications

• Responsible for daily kitchen operations and cooking all types of dishes.
• Ability to manage a brigade of talented chefs professionally.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal, and innovative food.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Train and develop your team supportively.
• Interact and engage with people while serving food.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Culinary Skills

Food Quality Standards

Communication

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a talented Sous Chef to join our team at one of our sites in Water Beach, Cambridge, CB25.

This busy site has gone from strength to strength, attracting more customers daily with their fantastic and innovative food under the guidance of a strong Chef Manager. With a focus on street food style concepts and wholesome dishes, the food served at site is exciting and delicious in equal measure.

We are now looking for an excellent Sous Chef who can assist the Chef Manager with the day to day kitchen operations and help push the site to the next level.

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.

Working Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, 40 hours per week.

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.