New College are recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Junior or Senior Sous Chef to complement our friendly catering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented chef to develop their culinary and leadership skills and to engage in a wide range cooking styles within our modern and fully equipped kitchen.
Main duties include the preparation and cooking of food for a wide cliental base to a very high standard whilst playing a key role in helping organise and supervise the team so that food production and service run smoothly.
A commitment to produce high quality cuisine, manage complex dietary requirements and to lead in a busy kitchen environment is essential along with a positive professional attitude.
* 40 hours per week working 5 out of 7 days with regular alternate weekends off
* 30 days holiday including the festive period, plus bank holidays
* Mainly straight shifts if desired with focus on positive work-life balance
* Training opportunities
* Generous contributory pension scheme, meals on duty, uniform provided & laundered
* Full CV with a covering letter required for all applications
* New College is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Essential skills, Qualifications, and Experience
* Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification/equivalent or higher.
* High level of experience of working in a relevant management/leadership role.
* Intermediate Level Food Hygiene Certificate and relevant food hygiene and safety legislation knowledge.
* Ability to produce a wide variety of dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and other restricted diet meal types.
* Proven ability in the management of food allergies
Salary description
£35681.00 - £43984.00 per year