Sous Chef - LSBU

Chartwells; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a dedicated and passionate Sous Chef to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will create a positive work environment while preparing high-quality meals and ensuring kitchen hygiene standards. This role is integral to delivering exceptional food services across educational institutions.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Quick access to Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Share discounts for friends and family

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and culinary excellence.
• Motivated and able to work well under pressure.
• Desire to succeed in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food for customers.
• Managing food orders, stock, and waste.
• Maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Reliability

Time Management

Job description

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

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

Working 5 out of 7 days.

What you'll be doing:

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment for the team
• Communicate effectively and build relationships
• Strive for excellence with motivation
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Have a desire to succeed
• Work well under pressure
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be passionate about great-tasting food

More about the role:

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food
• Identifying opportunities to improve food service
• Creating a welcoming kitchen environment
• Supporting the delivery of food concepts
• Representing and maintaining a positive brand image
• Managing food orders, stock, and waste
• Maintaining hygiene standards
• Supporting budget management and financial targets
• Complying with food handling, hygiene, and safety standards

About Us:

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells provides catering and support services to the education sector. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across schools, colleges, and universities in the UK.

Job Reference: com/3005/98783001/52741680/SU #Universities

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