Sous Chef

Inspire Catering; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Sous Chef to join Belhaven Hill School. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, 7:30-15:00/15:30 Week 1: Monday-Friday + Sunday evening

Week 2: Monday-Thursday

This role can be Term-time or 52 weeks per year

Rate of Pay: £30,160 per annum

Location: EH42 1NN

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
2. Oversee the daily preparation and service of breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 100 pupils
3. Supervise and train the team, including 3 KPs, 2 bakers, and a chef
4. Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed and supported
5. Plan and execute balanced, nutritious, and diverse menus, taking into account the dietary needs of the pupils
6. Lead the catering for summer events, open days, and other special occasions, ensuring that high-quality drinks and canapés are prepared and served to guests
7. Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
8. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
9. Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
10. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
11. Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

1. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

1. Great operational training and development
2. Life assurance scheme
3. Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
4. A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
5. Regular social events and communication with our leaders
6. A holiday purchase scheme
7. Access to some great high street discount vouchers
8. Onsite free car parking

Job Reference: com/1203/42613001/52723667/BU #SCOT #Inspire

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!