Sous Chef - Liss - 4 day working week

TN United Kingdom; Liss; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for a dynamic role in Liss. This position offers a unique 4-day working week, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule with three days off. You will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation, and managing a busy kitchen environment. If you have a passion for hospitality and the skills to work in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity could be perfect for you. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact in a well-known contract catering company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues (COSHH etc) is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to agreed standards.
• Supervise catering staff and maintain kitchen standards.
• Liaise with customers to meet dietary requirements.

Skills

Understanding of produce and ingredients

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of food production methods

Positive and approachable manner

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Food allergen training

Job description

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Sous Chef - Liss - 4 day working week, Liss

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Client:

Blue Arrow

Location:

Liss, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Chef - Contract Catering Site - £15.28p/h - Liss - 4 Day working week

Are you looking for a new challenge within a leading contract catering company?
Do you want to work just 4 days per week and have 3 days off during the week, this could be the role for you.

This is a dual site role, working 1 day in Winchester and 3 days in Liss so we are looking for a chef that can work in both locations

You work on Monday in Winchester and on Fri, Sat, Sun at Liss, 40 hours per week so 4x10 hour days. This role would suit someone looking to have 3 days off in the week which are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!!

We're looking for a skilled chefs to join a great team working for a well-known contract catering company, this site caters for around 100+ covers, so it is bulk catering and a busy unit.

Key info:
Location: Winchester - Monday, Liss Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Salary: £15.28 per hour
Shifts: 4/7, 40 HOURS plus paid overtime

Required skills include:

* A strong understanding of produce and ingredients
* Great organisational and interpersonal skills
* An ability to work unsupervised and consistently deliver quality work, and to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues/team
* Experience of a variety of kitchen environments and cuisines
* A good working knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) at all levels
* Knowledge of food production methods
* embrace new ideas and processes
* Positive and approachable manner

Duties will include:

* To take some responsibility for all elements of the kitchen including preparation, cooking and presentation of food to agreed standards.
* To supervise catering staff.
* To set and maintain standards.
* To ensure the kitchen is kept in a clean tidy and hygienic state.
* To liaise with customers, to ensure their needs are being met from sales through to delivery.
* To liaise with customers, to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for.
* To receive training that is necessary to maintain and improve the standards of the establishment.
* Anything else reasonably requested by the management of the organisation

To be successful, you'll need to have:

* Previous experience as a Chef
* Food Hygiene certificate and Food allergen training
* Knowledge of health and safety issues (COSHH etc) - further training can be given
* A real passion for hospitality and delivering great service
* Able to remain calm and composed in challenging situations
* Team player and able to work in busy environments

If this sounds like a role you will be interested in then please click the "Apply" Button Below

Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we can only respond to applicants with relevant work experience.

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