Sous Chef

Bartlett Mitchell Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin-starred masterclasses

Fully funded development courses (L2-L

Discounts & cashback

Cycle-to-work

Freedom Friday

Free lunch every workday

Mental Health App access

Enhanced parental leave

Fertility treatment leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

Bartlett Mitchell Ltd is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our multi-award-winning contract catering team. You will produce and develop high-quality dishes within time and budget targets, stepping in for the Head Chef when required.

You will explore new ideas, plan menus, and drive innovation while promoting team spirit and company culture. Prior experience, relevant qualifications, and readiness to develop are essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Educated to C&G 706 1 & 2; NVQ or equivalent.
• Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates Level 2.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar size operation; supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop the highest standard of food within required time and financial targets.
• Step into Head Chef’s shoes when required and lead in their absence.
• Research innovative ideas, contribute to menu planning and trends.
• Promote team spirit, company culture and effective communication.

Skills

Food Safety

Health & Safety Level 2

COSHH

HACCP

Supervision

Education

C&G 706 1 & 2

NVQ or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety & Health

Tools

COSHH

HACCP

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.

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