Sous Chef

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a unique opportunity in Salisbury. The role involves menu creation for a stylish on-site restaurant serving staff. Candidates should have kitchen experience and a current Food Hygiene Certificate. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £24,000 - £25,000 per annum, with Monday to Friday working hours and various benefits including free food and enhanced pension.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Free food

Employee discounts/cashback

Enhanced pension

Wellbeing initiative

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen setting is essential.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene legislation and allergen awareness required.
• Must have excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods daily for each service.
• Create menus considering allergies and seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Oversee stock management in absence of catering manager.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Previous experience within a kitchen and assisting Chefs

Excellent organization and communication skills

Flexible and motivated

Education

Up to date Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Holt Engineering have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our client in Salisbury . . . . but with a twist!

This role is a bit different to your average Chef role, the position will be working within a manufacturing businesses stylish on-site restaurant serving staff and visitors complimentary breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

The kitchen serves home made dishes including baked goods, soups, houmous, deli counter dishes etc, so we are looking for someone with a creative flare as you will assist with the creating of the weekly menus.

This role will suit someone who is creative, with high standards and experience working along side Chefs.

This is a permanent role offering an immediate start and a salary of £24,000 - 25,000pa, working hours are Monday - Friday 7am-3pm.

Key responsibilities for the Sous Chef

• Daily preparation of foods for each service
• Creating menus including allergy based products and keeping up with trends and seasonal ingredients.
• Washing up in an efficient and timely manner to accommodate company break times and schedules
• To adhere and comply to the company, Food hygiene and H&S regulations
• Assist the catering manager with stock takes and management as well as overseeing their duties in their absence
• Deliver and maintain the highest level of customer service, building staff relations.
• Training any staff due to work in the canteen.

Skills and experience to be considered for this Sous Chef position

• Previous experience within a kitchen and assisting Chefs is essential
• Up to date Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Good knowledge of current legislation for Food Hygiene, H&S and Allergen awareness
• Flexible and motivated

Benefits for the successful Sous Chef

• 24 days holiday + BH, increasing with length of service
• Monday to Friday shifts
• Free parking
• Free food
• Employee discounts/ cashback across a number of local businesses and retailers
• Enhanced pension
• Well being initiative

If you are an experienced Sous Chef looking for a change in environment then please apply with your CV and Sam will call you, this role will suit someone who can work quickly and efficiently but without the usual hospitality pressures!