Sous Chef

Compass Group; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef. You will collaborate with a passionate kitchen team to craft exceptional food experiences, ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should thrive under pressure, communicate effectively, and possess a love for culinary arts. The role offers a supportive work environment, competitive training opportunities, and the chance to develop your skills while maintaining work-life balance.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to high street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role, preferably as a Sous Chef.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability are required.
• Passionate about creating great-tasting food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and maintain food service standards.
• Support the team with stock control and budget management.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Brilliant communication

Relationship building

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping

Passion for food

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

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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!