Sous Chef

Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals on Duty

Uniform Provided

Explore Discounts: Marriott Discount

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

Training and Development

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member who will ensure proper portions, food safety and peak presentation for a range of dishes. You will support the Chef, maintain HACCP standards, and assist during busy periods to guarantee guest satisfaction.

The role offers uniform provision, opportunities for career development within Marriott’s global network, and access to staff perks including free meals on duty and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate is required.
• Food Allergy and Intolerance Training Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement and garnish for all dishes.
• Serve foods in correct portions with attention to presentation.
• Inform service staff of specials and stock items.
• Prepare potentially hazardous foods at correct HACCP temperatures.
• Follow hygiene procedures and wear appropriate gear for food safety.
• Maintain food safety policies, FIFO, labeling, cleaning and storage.
• Notify manager of any product quality issues.
• Monitor food quantities to control waste.
• Communicate with the Chef during busy periods for optimal service.
• Operate kitchen appliances safely and check temperatures.
• Report maintenance needs to management promptly.
• Keep knowledge of company Food Safety Programs up to date.
• Prepare cold foods such as salads, sandwiches, condiments.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP

FIFO

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate

Food Allergy and Intolerance Training Certificate

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best: to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know their co-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.

What is in it for you:

In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:

• Free Meals on Duty:Enjoy complimentary meals while at work.
• Uniform Provided:A professional uniform is supplied for all employees.
• Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries.
• Pension Scheme:Participation in The People’s Pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme:Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health issues.
• Career Development:Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.
• Training and Development:Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Responsibilities:

Here’s what your journey with us entails:

• Ensuring proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish for all dishes.
• Serving food (for example, soup, desserts, sides, entrees) in proper portions onto dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance.
• Informing Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items throughout the meal period.
• Preparing all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines.
• Following appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear.
• Following and ensuring compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labelling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas.
• Ensuring the quality of the food items and notifying manager if a product does not meet specifications.
• Monitoring the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensuring that good food is not thrown away.
• Communicating any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Operating ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
• Checking and ensuring the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and reporting issues or problems to facility management.
• Reporting maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or maintenance).
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitoring food quality while preparing food and throughout the day utilizing the HACCP forms and production charts.
• Preparing cold foods, including preparing salads, cold sandwiches, condiments, and dressings.

Safety and Company Policies:

• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
• Complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support the team to reach common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate
• Food Allergy and Intolerance Training Certificate

Note:

This above description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.

Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth.

Compensation: Competitive salary