Location
Ringwood, Hampshire | United Kingdom
Job description
We're recruiting for Sous chefs for clients of our based in Northumberland.
Key locations:
* Hexham
* Alnwick
Temporary and permanent opportunities available.
Pay rate £15 - £20 per hour - dependant on contract, + hourly holiday pay earned when working for Blue Arrow.
A Sous Chef reports directly to the Head Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
* Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
* Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
* Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
* Supervising all kitchen stations
* Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
* Being responsible for health and safety
* Being responsible for food hygiene practices
* Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
* Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
* Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
Requirements to be a Sous Chef:
* Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
* Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
* Minimum 2 years relevant experience
* Awareness of manual handling techniques
* Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
* Experience of kitchen equipment
* Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
* Competent level of English spoken and written
Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:
* City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering
* NVQ Level 2
* Level 3 Food Safety Awards
Alongside some of these more general skills, all good Sous Chefs should possess:
* Good knowledge of all sections
* Ability to produce good quality food
* Good oral communication
* Team management skills
* High level of attention to detail
* Good level of numeracy
* Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
* Adaptablity to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
* Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
* Positive and approachable manner
* Team player qualities
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Job tags
Salary
£15 - £20 per hour
