Sous Chef

Eurest UK; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering service in Wymondham seeks an ambitious Sous Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role requires creativity, passion for top-quality ingredients, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Responsibilities include preparing delicious food, improving service quality, and maintaining hygiene standards. The company offers career development while celebrating individuality and supporting its employees. Join a passionate team and make a difference in workplace catering.

Qualifications

• Desire to succeed in the role.
• Exceptional reliability.
• Passion for using top quality fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Create a positive kitchen environment.
• Support the team in delivering food concepts.
• Maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Exceptional timekeeping

Passion for great-tasting food

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience. If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you! In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Qualifications

• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

About Eurest

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We’re people‑powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.