Sous Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £26000 – £28000/annum Overtime
If you’re an aspiring chef with experience gained in a high paced kitchen environment and are looking for a rewarding role offering great training, work life balance and the chance to be part of a great catering team, join us as a Second Chef and make a real difference.
Due to expansion, we are looking to add to our great existing team. We are a exciting gastro pub and restaurant with an excellent reputation for quality.
Being a Second Chef
You will enjoy raising standards through culinary development, innovation and new ideas. You will be self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and happy to take responsibility for resolving issues that arise. And, you will know how to maintain team discipline and morale within the kitchen.
What you’ll be doing
Being a Second Chef isn’t just about helping the Head Chef ensure food is prepared to the agreed standard and that deadlines are met. It’s about taking control of running the kitchen in their absence. It's about using modern kitchen equipment and fresh local produce to develop a full and diverse menu. Put simply, it’s about making a difference. A real difference.
What you’ll need
As well as a Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and NVQ 2/3 in practical cookery and Health and Safety. Food Hygiene Certificates (minimum level 2) are essential. You’ll also need good knowledge of nutritionally balanced menu planning and a proven ability to cater for specific dietary needs. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding
More Information
- Address Cross Gates, City and Borough of Leeds
