Sous Chef

bartlett mitchell - #MBDenham; Denham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Safety shoes

Job summary

bartlett mitchell is hiring an experienced Sous Chef to join our team in Denham. You will produce high-quality food within time and budget targets and step in for Head Chef when required.

You’ll develop menus, research trends, and contribute to improving standards. Strong communication, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach are essential. Relevant food safety qualifications and some supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Educated to C&G 706/1 & 2 or NVQ or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Food Safety and Health & Safety certificates at level 2 and COSHH & HACCP knowledge.
• Around 2 years’ experience in a similarly sized operation, with supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop high-standard food within required time and budget targets.
• Step in for Head Chef when required and support kitchen leadership.
• Develop menus, research trends, and implement new initiatives.
• Promote team spirit, company culture and strong communication.
• Commit to continuous learning through workshops and forums.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

C&G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

Tools

COSHH & HACCP knowledge

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team.

Producing and developing the highest standard of food within the required time and financial targets, you’ll step into the Head Chef’s shoes when required. You also have ideas of your own, and will be keen to develop new initiatives to improve standards.

Enthusiastic about food, you’ll research innovative ideas and contribute to all areas of food production, from menu planning capturing food trends, to delighting our customers. An effective communicator, you’re a professional who promotes team spirit, company culture and can switch the speed of your work when the business needs you to. With a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning by attending workshops and forums. And while your kitchen management skills may be at a basic level, you’re ready to improve and grow.

With relevant experience and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent, you’ll have Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2, and be confident in your working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP. 2 years’ experience working in in a similar size operation would be an advantage, along with some experience in supervising others. bartlett mitchell are committed to supporting your future career and training options.

Hours of work Monday to Thursday 06.30am to 15.00pm 32 hours
Friday 6.30am to 12pm 5.5 hours
Total hours 37.5
Breakfast & lunch service ,Friday Breakfast service & Prep
Uniform provided ,safety shoes
Benefits to be discussed ,please look on BM website