Sous Chef

dnata catering UK; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inflight service provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Chef to manage kitchen production and ensure compliance with airline standards. You will assist the Head Chef, mentor team members, and contribute to quality improvements. Required qualifications include a Level 2/3 professional cookery certificate and 2 years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site

Free tea and coffee

Simply health Plan

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience cooking in a professional environment.
• Ability to communicate with those at all levels.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Kitchen production.
• Work with Head Chef to set and achieve KPI targets.
• Mentoring the team to support growth.

Skills

Professional cookery Level 2/3

2 years experience in professional cooking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ in professional cookery Level 2/3

Job description

Who are we?

Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.

The Role

Responsible for providing support in running the Halal Kitchen with a team of Chefs, ensuring airline specifications are met, and all compliance needs are met in line with company, legal and airline standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing Kitchen production, ensuring quality and consistency in line with company guidelines and customer requirements
• Look to continuously improve quality and process to deliver world class standards consistently
• Work with Head Chef to set and achieve KPI targets
• Responsible for implementing standard operating procedures for food production and cooking processes
• Responsibility for food production and presentation within cost parameters whilst minimising all kitchen associated costs without detriment to the business
• Responsibility for Chef recruitment and assist with training and development
• Mentoring the team to support growth and carry out on site assessments of the complete Chef group
• Effectively communicate between the leadership team and Chef brigade
• Ensure workload is fairly distributed among Chef group and provide guidance where necessary
• Ensure all Hazard and Critical Control Points are followed for all food preparation and food delivery that all HACCP procedures for food safety are followed
• Stock control and batch cooking management to minimise wastage share through the Chef brigade
• Ensure full adherence to the company policies in relation to Security, Food Safety, and Health and Safet
• Grow the team to enable positive interaction with all departments
• Facilitate daily shift briefings and manage the OQMS process
• Develop dishes and products that match customer brief, commercial constraints and development strategy

Required Skills

• City and Guilds or NVQ in professional cookery Level2/3
• 2 years’ experience cooking in a professional environment
• Ability to communicate with those at all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Basic Health and Safety Certificate
• A methodical and logical approach to work

Preferred Skills

• Passion for food
• Evidence of behaviours aligned to company values
• Developing Expertise
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Team Working
• Meeting Timescales
• Upholding Standards

W

hat's

in it for you?

• An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
• Free tea and coffee
• Simply health Plan
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme

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