Sous Chef - St Albans

Lodestone House; St Albans; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals On Duty

Free Parking

Free Use of Gym

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Job summary

Lodestone House on-site role involves planning, preparing, cooking and presenting meals to the highest standards for pupils and staff. You will control stock, waste and ensure health & safety compliance, working with the leadership team on site.

Candidate should be passionate about fresh ingredients, with strong English and computer skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. The role offers a balanced schedule aligned with term-time considerations.

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken English is essential.
• Knowledge on health & nutritional guidelines is essential.
• Ability to motivate and develop your team.
• Great team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standard required by the Company and the Client.
• Manage stock control and waste control.
• Ensure that hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards.
• Work closely with the leadership team on site.

Skills

English proficiency

Team motivation

Food safety awareness

Organisation

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Benefits

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:

• Free Meals On Duty
• Free Parking
• Free Use of Gym
• Monday to Friday - 06:30am - 15:00
• Term time only
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with 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 many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Benefits

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:

• Free Meals On Duty
• Free Parking
• Free Use of Gym
• Monday to Friday - 06:30am - 15:00
• Term time only
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with 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 many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to 41.4 weeks per year

You will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards. You will work closely with our leadership team on site.

If you are passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development

More About The Role

• Adopt a hands-on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and events
• Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends
• Knowledge on health & nutritional guidelines is essential
• Strong written and spoken English along with computer skills are essential
• Ability to motivate and develop your team
• Great team player

Who You Are

• Innovative and creative individual
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
• Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise
• Gain and hold the respect of others
• Flexible approach with a “can do” attitude
• A good track record of driving world class performance
• Strong commercial experience
• Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Passionate about food

About Us

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.

Job Reference: com/1609/97368001/52474895/SU #Lodestone House

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!