Sous Chef

Sous Chef (live in option available)

Having been established for over 17 years, Fratelli is an award-winning Italian restaurant with three locations, two in Ampthill and one in Woburn, Bedfordshire.

Our concept is simple. Fresh, quality, rustic dishes with a modern twist and an atmosphere that keeps people wanting to come back again and again.

Our Chefs are responsible for:

• Full compliance with Fratelli Food, Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Ensuring adequate levels of stock at all cooking and meal preps stations.
• Preparing and delivering great food during high volume, peak times of the business
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and complete the daily cleaning checklists.

Using your prior culinary experience, you’ll be responsible for preparing and delivering great food during high volume, peak times of business, ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for ambitious and driven food professionals that are aspiring to join a high quality and progressive business, thorough training and support will be provided.

• Knowledge of culinary and food hygiene practices.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Self-motivated, shows initiative, confident and a strong team-player.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and production processes.
• Self-motivated, shows initiative, confident and a strong team-player.
• Candidates must be age 18 or over due to the hours of the role
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, and UK residents to be considered for the role

Experience: Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

What we offer

• £34,000 pa
• Share of Tronc (approx £500 per month based on working full time hours per week)
• 28 days holiday per year (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day off)
• Company Pension scheme
• The opportunity to work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Continued training
• Real career development
• Employee discount
• On site Parking
• National Insurance Number & Settlement Status required

Own transport would be an advantage.

Job duties:

• Recording food temperatures

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards
• Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards
• Menu planning

**You will be required to provide a valid proof of Right to Work in the UK. This can be a valid passport OR birth certificate along with your National Insurance documentation (both must be present OR another form of valid right to work documentation. As applicable, you must have a minimum of 6 months work eligibility available on the right to work documentation that you provide.**