Sous Chef

BM Caterers; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Masterclasses with Michelin-starredChe

Development courses levels 2-7

Discounts & cashback

Cycle-to-work

Volunteer day

Free lunch every workday

Mental Health App access

Enhanced parental leave

Fertility leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

BM Caterers in Salford is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead food production to the highest standards, meeting time and financial targets. You’ll stand in for Head Chef when needed and bring ideas to improve menus, service and guest satisfaction.

You’ll be enthusiastic about food, with relevant qualifications (C&G 706 1 & 2 or NVQ) and Level 2 Food Safety and COSHH/HACCP knowledge. Supervisory experience is helpful and a commitment to continuous learning is expected.

Qualifications

• Relevant catering experience in a similar operation.
• Food safety certificates at level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience supervising others is advantageous.
• NVQ or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop food to high standards within time and budget.
• Step in for Head Chef when required and lead kitchen operations.
• Contribute to menu planning and new initiatives.
• Research trends and promote team spirit and continuous learning.
• Ensure food safety, HACCP and COSHH compliance.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Food safety level 2

COSHH & HACCP knowledge

Education

C&G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

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