Sous Chef - Woldingham

Blue Arrow; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a talented Sous Chef in Tandridge, England. This position involves leading a team in kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. Applicants should have a strong understanding of produce, be organised, and possess a Food Hygiene certificate. The role requires creativity in menu design and the ability to respond to customer feedback effectively. A current driving licence is also essential for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous practical knowledge of cooking for high covers.
• Current driving licence is essential.
• Holding a Food Hygiene certificate and allergen training.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
• Set and maintain kitchen standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Respond to customer feedback and amend menus appropriately.
• Create interesting menus alongside the Executive Chef.

Skills

Strong understanding of produce and ingredients

Great organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Experience of a variety of kitchen environments and cuisines

Knowledge of HACCP

Food production methods knowledge

Embrace new ideas and processes

Positive and approachable manner

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Food allergen training

A current driving licence

Job description

Sous Chef needed!

Woldingham - Surrey

Key Information:

• Salary: £40k
• Hours: 40, some weekends
• Location: Close to Caterham
• Contract: Permanent

As a Sous Chef you will have strong leadership qualities in leading a team of kitchen staff and as the most senior member, running the kitchen operations.

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 set and maintain standards.
• To ensure the kitchen is kept in a clean tidy and hygienic state.
• To respond to feedback from customers and amend menus as appropriate.
• To create a range of interesting menus for both adults and children along with Executive Chef and catering team
• 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

Qualifications/Experience

Essential:

• Previous practical knowledge of cooking for high covers
• A current driving licence
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Food allergen training

Desirable:

• Knowledge of health and safety issues (COSHH etc) further training can be given.
• Event management.
• Experience of working with young people.

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

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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