Sous Chef - Education Sector - Term Time - £28,500

Blue Arrow Newbury ,
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £28500.00 per annum + Amazing Company Benefits

Overview

Position: Sous Chef Location: Oxford, OX2 Salary: Up to £28,500 Type: Permanent, Hours: 40 hours per week / 40 weeks (5/7 days - Early or late: 7:00-16:00 or 10:30-19:30) Are you an experienced Sous Chef or Chef de Partie seeking the next step in your career? Are you looking to join a professional team working in a fantastic, fresh food kitchen? With a great work life balance? then look no further You will be part of a large team providing fantastic fresh food and drink on offer for the students and staff. In addition to a busy restaurant, you will also cater for a hospitality service including working lunches for meetings, University and student events, external conferences for clients, and a variety of private functions. If this sounds like you then perhaps you will be interested in working with at this Prestigious University. Must have: Certified in Food Hygiene Level 1 & 2 Experienced in the preparation, cooking and presentation of fresh food Similar experience of bulk cooking A positive attitude with a passion to support and develop menus A dedicated approach to the development and training of the team Ordering and stock control management Meeting food safety and cleaning standards Hardworking and reliable Hands-on with a 'can do' attitude The Sous Chef role will involve… Assist the head chef in the implementation and monitoring of all departmental training & development plans. To control stock management, production levels and portion control to achieve and exceed budget targets To manage the departmental budget to support the kitchen team, by providing appropriate tools and resources. A thorough understand of all current Health & Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Food Safety regulations Maintain and encourage in others the strictest of hygiene disciplines. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required. To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by a member of the management team. Experience & Training: Welcome applicants with previous Chef de Partie experience, working ideally within a large scale operation. Must have a proven track record of training, developing, building and motivating a team Work in a high volume catering kitchen What's in it for you Salary: Up to £28,500 Work life balance Established team If you are interested in this role then please apply directly to this advert or please call Rob Jones at Blue Arrow Newbury on 01635 34949. This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89854135