Sous Chef

bartlett mitchell - #CSaffronWalden; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known contract catering company in Saffron Walden is seeking an experienced Sous Chef. In this role, you will produce high standards of food, support the Head Chef, and contribute to innovative food initiatives. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications, a strong focus on customer satisfaction, and the desire to grow professionally. This position offers a variety of employee benefits including development courses and a free lunch every workday.

Benefits

An annual day off for your birthday!

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs

Fully funded development courses

Discounts and cashback at various outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday – paid day off for charity volunteering

Free lunch every workday

24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Grandparent leave

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar operation preferred.
• Willing to improve kitchen management skills.
• Ability to develop new food initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop high standards of food.
• Step in for the Head Chef when needed.
• Contribute to food production areas and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Team communication

Education

C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent

Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates level 2

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.

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.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website.