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Scattergoods Agency
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 19 days
Richmond, Surrey TW9 2NA, England
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
Employee Assistance
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Sonic Summary
- We are looking for a Sous Chef / Second Chef to join a unique conference venue, focusing on high-quality, traditional meals and baked items.
- The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of professional kitchen experience, particularly in pastry and bread making.
- This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as excellent work-life balance, Christmas off, and ongoing training.
- Key responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef, preparing meals for various guests, and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.
- Candidates must possess good communication skills, be flexible under pressure, and ideally hold catering qualifications.
This Sous Chef position offers a good salary plus benefits.
Benefits include:
-Excellent work life balance with no late nights
-Christmas Off
-Free parking on site
-Employee Assistance Programme
-Uniform
-A supportive and warm working environment, with ongoing training available.
Key Responsibilities
*Assist the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
*Prepare a variety of high-quality meals for both individual guests and larger groups
*Basic pastry & bread making
*Adapt menus/dishes for dietary needs and allergens.
*Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness across kitchen and food storage areas.
*Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.
Ideal Sous Chef/Second Chef Requirements
*Ideally 3-5 years of professional kitchen experience in a similar busy setting
*Pastry & bread making experience is essential
*Strong background in traditional cooking and baking from scratch for large groups/bulk cookery
*Catering qualifications preferred
*Confident using basic computer programs (e.g. for writing menus and allergen tracking).
*Flexible and calm under pressure, with a team-spirited and helpful approach.
*Candidates must have good communication skills and be able to work independently.
Hours:
*37.5 per week
*5/7 days per week - usually 1 weekend off per month on a rota basis
*7am-3pm and 11am - 7pm shifts
If you are a Sous Chef or Second Chef looking for an exciting opportunity with a great work life balance or if you are a Chef de Partie looking to take a step into a senior role, we would love to hear from you.
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