SOUS CHEF

About the role

We're seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our team at the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus in Golders Green. You'll be working in a high-spec kitchen with top-quality equipment, including Rational iCombi ovens, and part of an established and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food produced is to the agreed standard, developing innovative approaches ensuring market trends, cultural requirements and Kashrut laws are met
• Ensure all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored, met, and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislations
• Work within the agreed budget, administer unit controls in line with budget and consistently seek and implement ways of improving the quality and cost effectiveness of the service
• Lead, motivate and encourage team building to ensure agreed qualitative outcomes are achieved and customer service expectations are exceeded and maintained
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence and comply with their responsibilities

Requirements

You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. NVQ Level 2 or 3.

Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude. Experience of working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements. Understands the challenge of and sensitivity needed to care and support vulnerable people.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. NVQ Level 2 or 3.

Skills

Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude. Understanding of Kosher kitchen practices. Ability to work to deadlines and adhere to budgetary requirements. Understanding of the challenges and sensitivities involved in caring for vulnerable people.

Benefits

• Free soup and sandwich during shifts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support and access to a 24/7 GP
• Company sick pay and 4% employer pension contributions

Pay

The salary offered is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with potential for weekend work as required.