Sous Chef

CH & Co; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable catering company in Kidlington is seeking a Sous Chef to prepare high-quality food and manage kitchen responsibilities. The ideal candidate will work Monday to Friday and create a positive work environment, ensure adherence to hygiene standards, and support the team in delivering exceptional food concepts. With a focus on personal development and well-being, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about good food.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to thrive in a team and create a positive atmosphere.
• Eagerness to excel and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients.
• Identify service improvement opportunities.
• Support team with food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping and reliability

Passion for food

Job description

Sous Chef - Monday - Friday

CH & CO

Kidlington OX5

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Job description

Salary: £29,250

At Gather & Gather, great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our amazing team at Oxford.

Location: OX5 1GN

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, between Monday- Friday, 07:00am-3:30pm flexibility is a must

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

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers