Sous Chef

Compass Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Newark on Trent is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves preparing high-quality food and creating a positive kitchen environment. Ideal candidates are innovative, communicate well, and are passionate about culinary excellence. The company supports development opportunities and offers various perks including operational training, a life assurance scheme, and more.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Great wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to high street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator who builds relationships easily.
• Ability to work under pressure and take initiative.
• Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Create a positive kitchen environment.
• Support team with food ordering and stock control.
• Oversee cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Creativity

Time Management

Initiative

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Inspire on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you bring your spark to Inspire? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

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

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CH&CO, a part of 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!