Sous Chef (Live-In Available)

HPL Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned Holiday Park on Mersea Island is seeking a skilled Sous Chef. This role requires prior Chef experience and the ability to work alongside the Head Chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position offers accommodation and a competitive salary of £15.25 per hour (approximately £40,000 per year). If you are passionate about cooking and maintaining high hygiene standards, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Accommodation can be provided

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef is necessary.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Experience in portion and waste control.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your specialty.
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
• Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation.

Skills

High volume takeaway experience

Teamwork with Head Chef

Job description

Overview

Sous Chef — Mersea Island, Essex

£15.25 per hour (approx. £40,000 per year). Accommodation can be provided.

We are looking for a Sous Chef for a beautiful family-owned Holiday Park on Mersea Island. You will be expected to hit the ground running so previous experience as a Chef is necessary, whilst working alongside the Head Chef and a team of Chefs to fulfil the guests needs.

Working hours

Working hours will be 5 days per week, with 2 days off together, shift starting at 08:30am through till 14:30pm. Then a break until 16:30pm where you will start prep ready to start serving at 17:00pm until 8pm/9pm, then of course a clean down.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your specialty
• High volume takeaway experience
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
• Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef is necessary
• Ability to work alongside the Head Chef and a team of Chefs to fulfil guests\' needs

Benefits

• Accommodation can be provided
• Salary: £15.25 per hour (approx. £40,000 per year)

Please get in touch for more details (phone number removed).