Senior Sous Chef

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Hours: 37.5 hours Per Week.

Salary: Up To 42,500 Per Annum

Benefits: Strong pension contributions, Cash Healthcare Scheme, Group Life Insurance Cover, Generous Annual leave of 34 Working Days, Meal allowance, Parking on site, Training & Development opportunities.Paid holiday entitlement

Duration: Permanent

Join our client in the heart of Cambridge as a Senior Sous Chef! To support the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation and service. Ensuring all HACCP, food safety, health and safety systems are in place and completed daily.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

Lead kitchen shifts in the absence of the Sous Chef, supervising staff in the preparation and service of meals for Fellows, students, staff, and guests, while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and service.
Deputise for the Head Chef as required.
Assist and support Sous Chefs in leading their respective shifts.
Comply with all Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation and standards of operation.
Work with the Head Chef to compile and submit food orders, ensuring proper stock rotation and inventory management.
Support the Head Chef in the planning and development of cyclic menus across all food service areas.
Contribute to the ongoing development of signature dishes for events and function catering.

Collaborate with the Head Chef to create and implement training plans for all kitchen staff.
Provide ongoing on-the-job training to support skill development across the brigade.
Mentor and develop team members to competition-level standards.
Assist with onboarding and induction of new staff, conducting regular progress reviews during their probation period.
Ensure accurate documentation of staff absences and sickness.

What we are looking for:

NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Professional Cookery
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Leadership and management skills
Good organisational skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Customer service skills
Training on HACCP and COSHH

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.