Sous Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £13.50 – £15/hour £70-£80 TIPS PER WEEK
JOB SPECIFICATION
* Assist with the recruitment and training of all kitchen staff
* Willing to work a 40 hour week including weekends and night shifts
* Deputise in the Head Chef's absence
* implementing compliance policies set by the government in 'Safer Food Better Business' guide. Ensure that the copy of ' Safer Food, Better Business' is up to date.
* Ensuring all staff are aware of the '14 allergens' and preventing any cross contamination during service.
* Ensuring all allergen recipe cards and allergen matrixes are up to date.
* Ensuring the correct colour coded chopping boards are used in the correct manner and that nopathogen or allergen contamination.
* Coordinate daily staff briefings for all kitchen staff on duty in the Head Chef's absence
* Assist with the arrangement of COSHH training as and when required
* Assist with the development of menus and dishes
* Encourage team to fill out timesheets correctly
* Responsibiity for ensuring orders are processed correctly and correct quantities are ordered.
* Assist with the checking of deliveries to ensure all ordered stock has been delivered
* to achieve food budgeted cost controls, ensuring minimum wastage within the kitchen
* Ensure all staff have an understanding and awareness of stock control and wastage
* Ensure that all food and safety standards are exceeded on a daily basis
* label food correctly and ensure stock rotation is completed
* keep up to date with changes in health and safety and food handling regulations (HACCP)
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
* report any issues with equipment to management in a timely manner
* keep all records up to date incase food safety audit
* assist with the coordination of weekly/ monthly deep cleans of the kitchen
* in the absence of the Head Chef monitor staff output ensuring all food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard
* any other add hoc duties as requested by the head chef
* the employee agrees and understands that any acts of insubordination may result in dismissal
EXPERIENCE
2 years experience as a Senior Sous Chef in a similar enviroment
Experience of managing a team
Experience of developing menus and dishes
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Motivated
Ability to work effectively in a fast pace enviroment with sense or urgency
Able to use your your initiative
Excellent communication skills with team members
Leadership skills
Good commercial awareness
Demonstrate a passion for food and cooking
More Information
- Address UB9, Denham Green, Buckinghamshire
