Sous Chef

BM Caterers; Marlow; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

An annual day off for your birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-st

Fully funded development courses (2 to

Discounts and cashback at outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday – paid day off to volu

Free lunch every workday

24/7 access to Mental Health Charter

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Grandparent leave to support family

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with responsibility for producing top-quality food on time and within budget. You will step into the Head Chef’s shoes when required and help drive menu development and standards.

You’ll bring passion for food, strong teamwork, and readiness to learn, with COSHH, HACCP, and Food Safety/Health & Safety Level 2 certifications. Prior supervisory experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a similar size operation.
• Educated to C&G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent; Food Safety & Health & Safety Level 2 certificates.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop high standards of food within required time and financial targets.
• Step into Head Chef's role when required and contribute ideas for menu development.
• Research innovative ideas, plan menus, and stay ahead of food trends.
• Promote team spirit and maintain effective communication across the kitchen.

Education

C&G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent

Food Safety Level 2

Health & Safety Level 2

COSHH & HACCP knowledge

2 years supervisory experience

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team.

This role is Monday to Thursday , 30h per week.

Producing and developing the highest standard of food within the required time and financial targets, you’ll step into the Head Chef’s shoes when required. You also have ideas of your own, and will be keen to develop new initiatives to improve standards.

Enthusiastic about food, you’ll research innovative ideas and contribute to all areas of food production, from menu planning capturing food trends, to delighting our customers. An effective communicator, you’re a professional who promotes team spirit, company culture and can switch the speed of your work when the business needs you to. With a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning by attending workshops and forums. And while your kitchen management skills may be at a basic level, you’re ready to improve and grow.

With relevant experience and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent, you’ll have Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2, and be confident in your working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP. 2 years’ experience working in in a similar size operation would be an advantage, along with some experience in supervising others. bartlett mitchell are committed to supporting your future career and training options.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

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