Sous Chef - Doncaster

Chartwells Independent; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Doncaster. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary creativity while working with the freshest ingredients. You'll be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food safety, and leading a talented team. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on employee wellbeing, this opportunity promises not only a fulfilling career but also a healthy work-life balance. Join a company that values diversity and offers extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring you thrive in your culinary journey.

Benefits

Meal provided while on duty

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Financial wellbeing programme

Free annual healthcare check

Discounted health cash plan

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and experience in high volume, high quality environments.
• Understanding of food management systems and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist head chef in menu planning and maintaining HSE standards.
• Lead kitchen team to ensure high service levels and food quality.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Stock and Waste Control

Food Safety Management

Job description

Sous Chef - Doncaster

Up to £28,683 per annum.

5 days over 7 3pm finish!

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Sous Chef for our dedicated catering team at Next Distribution in Doncaster, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients.

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering.

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.

If you are an innovative and creative 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!

About the role

• Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hospitality and Retail
• Up to 350 customers on site
• Covering head chef duties whilst away
• Working alongside the head chef to assist in devising, ordering and collating weekly menus
• Responsibility alongside the head chef of everyday HSE standards
• Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.
• Working alongside the head chef in managing all areas of the kitchen and the Team to ensure standards and service levels do not drop

About You

• Strong culinary skills
• Good understanding of a large busy kitchen
• Able to work as a team member and lead the team when required
• Previous experience working in a high volume, high quality environment
• Previous experience working in a B&I contract preferred
• Experience in working to an achievable GP
• Stock and Waste control experience
• Understanding of food management systems HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens and Manual Handling.

About us

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Meal provided while on duty
• 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digi care – Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Share buy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Ongoing training & development and career pathways

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!