Sous Chef

PPM Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join our client's kitchen team in Royston. The role supports the Head Chef and wider kitchen staff to deliver high-quality food and service.

The successful candidate will have proven Sous Chef experience, strong knowledge of food preparation and hygiene, and the ability to work well under pressure during busy service periods. Full-time/part-time opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or senior chef.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Reliable, hardworking and organised.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook food to a high standard.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented correctly.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Assist with stock rotation and stock control.
• Minimise food waste and maintain kitchen organisation.
• Follow health & safety and food hygiene procedures.
• Support junior members of the kitchen team.
• Help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Food preparation

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Food hygiene knowledge

Reliability and organisation

Job description

Sous Chef - Royston

PPM Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join our client's kitchen team.

Position

Sous Chef

Pay Rate

up to £17.48p/h inc hol pay

Hours

40 hours per week

Job Type

Temporary / Permanent opportunities may be available

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and wider kitchen team in delivering a high standard of food and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods
• Ensure food is prepared and presented correctly
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
• Assist with stock rotation and stock control
• Minimise food waste and maintain good kitchen organisation
• Follow all health & safety and food hygiene procedures
• Support junior members of the kitchen team
• Help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen

About You

• Previous experience working as a Sous Chef or experienced Chef
• Good knowledge of food preparation and cooking
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
• Able to work well under pressure
• Reliable, hardworking and organised
• Good communication and teamwork skills