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A leading food service provider seeks a Sous Chef for their Andover location. The role involves leading the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals, ensuring adherence to health standards, and participating in culinary innovation. Candidates should possess a NVQ Level 2/3 and have experience in a busy kitchen environment. The position offers training opportunities, a supportive work environment, and various financial benefits.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
- Exposure to bulk cooking and large-scale meal preparation.
- A strong desire to learn and develop new culinary skills.
Responsibilities
- Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior colleagues.
- Supervise the preparation and duties of kitchen staff.
- Maintain strict adherence to EHO guidelines and systems.
- Prepare, produce, and present food to the highest culinary standards.
Skills
Education
- 40 hours per week
- any 5 out of 7 days 0630-1500, 1130-20.00, 09.30-18.00
- £14.53 per hour
- Car parking available
- Sodexo rewards hub and discounts
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- Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior colleagues, offering guidance and support to the production team
- Supervise the preparation and duties of commis chefs, chef de parties, and other kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations
- Assist in ordering, preparation, stock control, service running, and clean-down duties.
- Maintain strict adherence to Environmental Health Officer (EHO) guidelines and systems to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment
- Maximise the use of existing stock and demonstrate culinary innovation when needed.
- Collaborate with the Front of House (FOH) team to ensure a seamless and excellent service experience.
- Work alongside your kitchen team on the range, training, guiding, and developing talent.
- Oversee sanitation practices, ensuring all employees follow hygiene standards and regulations.
- Prepare, produce, and present food to the highest culinary standards, consistently exceeding expectations.
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in a busy kitchen environment.
- Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in menu planning and production.
- Exposure to bulk cooking and large-scale meal preparation.
- A strong desire to learn and develop new culinary skills.
- A positive, approachable, and team-oriented attitude.
- Even if you haven't held the title of 'Sous Chef' but have relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you!
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
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