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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 Sr. Sous Chef to join our team.
This is a position for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to work across two locations, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, capable of leading and motivating a team, and providing strong support to the Executive Chef.
Key responsibilities
- Maintaining high standards of quality and consistency
- Overseeing daily health & safety documentation
- Ensuring smooth kitchen operations at all times
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.
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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.
Requirements
- Relevant experience and educated to C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent
- Food Safety and Health and Safety certificates at level 2
- Confident in working knowledge of COSHH & HACCP
- 2 years’ experience working in a similar size operation would be an advantage, along with some experience in supervising others
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Salary
Up to £45,000, plus overtime paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate.
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.
Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website.
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