Overview
We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team.
Producing and developing the highest standard of food within the required time and financial targets, you’ll step into the Head Chef’s shoes when required. You also have ideas of your own, and will be keen to develop new initiatives to improve standards.
Enthusiastic about food, you’ll research innovative ideas and contribute to all areas of food production, from menu planning capturing food trends, to delighting our customers. An effective communicator, you’re a professional who promotes team spirit, company culture and can switch the speed of your work when the business needs you to. With a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning by attending workshops and forums. And while your kitchen management skills may be at a basic level, you’re ready to improve and grow.
With relevant experience and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent, you’ll have Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2, and be confident in your working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP. 2 years’ experience working in in a similar size operation would be an advantage, along with some experience in supervising others. bartlett mitchell are committed to supporting your future career and training options.
Our benefits include:
– An annual day off for your birthday!
– Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
– Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
– Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
– Cycle-to-work scheme.
– Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
– Free lunch every workday!
– 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
– Enhanced parental leave benefits.
– Paid leave for fertility treatments.
– Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.
· Leadership skills
· Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
· Creativity to create dishes on brand with the restaurant
· Knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients
· Ability to accept criticism
· Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working
· Communication skills
Location: Three Cherry Tree Lanes, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7PZ
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