Sous Chef

Compass Group UK; Motherwell; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free annual healthcare check

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme & life assurance

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a hungry Sous Chef to join Eurest on a part-time basis, 30 hours per week, nights, Sunday to Thursday in Scotland. You will be the head chef's right hand, leading the kitchen brigade, keeping standards high and bringing fresh ideas to the menu.

You will support the Head Chef, train the team, manage food service quality, assist with ordering and budgets, and uphold food hygiene and safety standards.

Formación

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Passion for great-tasting food.
• Create a positive work environment where the team thrives.
• Excellent communicator who builds relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure with safety-first mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Head Chef and run the kitchen in their absence.
• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Lead and train the kitchen team, fostering a supportive environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food service.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, food waste and budgets.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and ensure food hygiene and safety standards.

Conocimientos

Sous Chef experience

Chef de Partie ready to step up

Communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Educación

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Descripción del empleo

About us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Sous Chef to join Eurest on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week, working nights, Sunday to Thursday.

You'll be the head chef's right hand, leading the kitchen brigade, keeping standards high and bringing fresh ideas to the menu.

What you'll do

• Supporting the Head Chef and running the kitchen in their absence
• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Leading and training the kitchen team, creating a kitchen where everyone feels supported
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Supporting with ordering, stock control, food waste and budgets
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Have experience as a Sous Chef, or as a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Be passionate about great-tasting food
• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Be able to work under pressure, with a safety-first mindset

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!