Sous Chef - Trent College

Chartwells Independent; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Mostly Monday to Friday, some weekends and evenings
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free Meals On Duty
• Free parking
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

What you'll be doing:

As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards. You will work closely with our leadership team on site.

If you are passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - Apply now!

More about the role:

• To help prepare and cook enough food to provide a wide choice for customers. Ensure that the menus are adhered to. Wastage is to be kept to a minimum.
• To set up & check counters. Ensure all equipment is on and working.
• Help prepare breakfast & lunches as required. Ensure all items on menu are available and ready for service. To cook food to order as required.
• To help serve customers, both on counter and till.
• To ensure all vending machines are fully stocked by the end of the day ready for the evening & night shift.
• To check food for taste, appearance and quality, before serving.
• To make sure food on the counter and on the plate is served and attractively garnished. Ensure portion controls are adhered to.
• To help with the day to day shopping. Ensure all supplies are checked correctly, and put away in the right place. Ensure all foods are labelled and dated.
• All floats in the vending machines are full by the end of the day.
• To help with the completion of paperwork to record the amount of wastage and temperature records.
• To make sure the kitchen and service areas are clean and tidy during all times of the day.

Who you are:

• Good verbal communication skills in order to be able to liaise with a wide range of customers and colleagues.
• Able to handle a section.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• You must be smart, polite and well presented at all times.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong team player.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1203/41314001/52662822/R/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!