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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Sous chef
Department:
Catering
Reports to:
Head Chef
Staff reporting
to this post:
Chefs, Kitchen porters
Summary of
role:
As a Sous Chef you will work alongside the Head Chef and Executive Chef to
manage the daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staffing and aiding
menu preparation. You will ensure food quality and freshness is maintained
through all production to the required specification.
Tasks &
Responsibilities:
• To prepare, cook and present food to the standards agreed in the
relevant SOP manual
• To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service
is maintained with clients and customers.
• To control portion size and monitor waste, keeping food costs within the
agreed budget for the location
• To deputise in the absence of the head chef
• To maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier
information as required by the Head Chef.
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are
maintained in line with company policy.
• To attend team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets,
standards required and company and client information.
• To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development
with the guidance of your manager and attending training courses as
identified.
• To ensure all allergen information is correct, recorded and available
should it be requested by customers or EHO
• To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
• To act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• To attend to any reasonable request
Skills &
Experience:
• NVQ level 2 food production, or equivalent
• Level 2 food hygiene certificate or equivalent
• IOSH managing safely certificate or equivalent
• Experience of working in a similar environment with line management
responsibilities
• Communication skills to engage team and lead a busy kitchen
environment.
Person
Specification:
• Basic food hygiene certificate as a minimum
• Previous cooking experience, ideally within restaurants or visitor
attractions
• Ability to show attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Flexible approach to the role.
• Self motivated, objective, innovative and assertive
• Good team player
• Able to work unsociable / flexible hours
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Our Culture:
At Blenheim, we are passionate about providing an environment for our
employees to develop their skills, try new ways of learning and encouraging
their talents to flourish. Our Blenheim Behaviours are shared by all and are an
important aspect of joining the Blenheim Team.
• Relish a New Challenge Everyday
• Keep Our Promises
• Show Honesty with Kindness
• Share a Sense of Belonging
• Make History
