Sous Chef - No late Nights

Thomas Franks Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking catering business as a Sous Chef, where you'll play a vital role in preparing and serving meals for a vibrant school community. This full-time position offers a chance to showcase your culinary skills while ensuring high hygiene standards and contributing to a supportive catering team. Enjoy a range of benefits, including free meals on duty, training opportunities, and a commitment to career progression within a leading caterer. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference!

Benefits

Discount schemes at major retailers

Free meals on duty

Volunteering leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Social events

Employee assistance programs

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and customer service preferred.
• Good verbal and written English skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals while ensuring hygiene standards.
• Manage food service areas and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with stock management and communicate needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Hygiene

Customer Service

Adaptability

Initiative

Job description

Sous Chef - No late Nights Shropshire
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £29,200
Hours: 40 per week

About the Role

A co-educational preparatory day and boarding school in Overton, Shropshire, catering for 300 students and teachers daily. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring hygiene standards, and supporting the catering team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare all food service areas for the day's meal service.
2. Ensure prompt and standard-compliant service of all meals.
3. Maintain preparation and presentation standards.
4. Set up, serve, clear, clean, and store food, beverages, and equipment.
5. Follow hygiene and safety practices in food preparation.
6. Restock and replenish stocks during service.
7. Communicate stock needs and potential delays to the front of house.
8. Complete cleaning and hygiene duties.
9. Serve customers and guests according to standards.
10. Manage waste and recycling appropriately.
11. Assist with ordering and stock management.
12. Adhere to health and safety regulations.
13. Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at shift end.
14. Attend meetings and training as required.
15. Report stock movements to the head chef.

General Responsibilities

1. Attend staff meetings.
2. Follow policies and procedures, including legislation.
3. Wear and maintain a clean uniform and personal presentation.
4. Conduct food temperature checks.
5. Perform reasonable requests from management.
6. Provide cover for colleagues as needed.
7. Report hazards and ensure health and safety.

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Teamwork, listening skills, initiative, hygiene, and presentation.
• Adaptability, reliability, honesty, customer service focus.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Ability to manage some physical tasks such as lifting and pushing.

Knowledge and Competencies

• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation preferred.

Benefits

• Discount schemes at major retailers and gyms.
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteering leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Referral bonuses.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Social events and employee assistance programs.
• Workplace pension.
• Career progression within a leading caterer.

About Us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. We value our clients and staff highly.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting diversity and inclusion.