Sous chef - united kingdom, gravesend, kent

general information

sous chef

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job information

division:

caterplus

advert closing date:

25/07/2022

contractual hours:full-time

salary:up to gbp11.00 per hour

contract type:permanent

location:gravesend, da11 7dx

working environment

working as part of a team at mayflower care home to assist the chef manager in the day-by-day kitchen tasks.

this role is ideal for a candidate who would like to progress further into their catering career.

the successful candidate will have access to professional qualifications and company competitions.

job description

in line with government legislation it is a requirement of the role for all colleagues aged 18 or over and working in care homes to be vaccinated against covid-19, unless they have a medical exemption. you will be asked to provide evidence that you have had a full course of the covid-19 vaccination, or declare that you have a medical exemption.

your key responsibilities as the sous chef will consist of:

- ensure full area of responsibility is clean, appropriately presented and stocked at all times

- ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients

- be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures

- ensure all complaint handling is dealt with professionally and in line with procedures

- ensure that coshh, food safety and health & safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

- ad-hoc duties to support the catering team and services

working pattern: 7.5 hours, 5 days out of 7, alternative weekends.

skills and experience

the experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future sous chef include:

- genuine interest in customer service excellence

- a great team player

- catering experience desirable but not essential

benefits

as part of your package, we are offering a salary of up to gbp11.00 per hour.

this role also comes with a workplace pension and 28 days of holiday pro-rata (including bank holidays). you can also purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.

why it s great to work for us

elior uk has been recognised for a variety of awards such as csr and chef development programmes which demonstrate the passion and creativity of our great team.

for all our colleagues we offer a range of discounts such as ee mobile contracts, nissan vehicles, and lots more offers on leisure and entertainment, gyms and restaurants.

we focus on our colleagues and hold an annual elior award event, issue rewards for recognition every month plus deliver a varied portfolio of development programmes. we offer additional leave for charity work and provide a colleague support programme for health & wellbeing advice.

elior foster and believe in a diverse workplace, free from discrimination, which leads to an enjoyable and supportive environment.

elior uk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and requires all of its colleagues to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.

interested?

all you need is an updated cv and cover letter, we'll do the rest.

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any internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply.

about us

this role sits within our health & care division - catering for those in care homes, independent living villages and the nhs. making a difference to local people across the uk, our caterplus division prides itself on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. by contributing to our customer's social life and fostering friendships, our quality and locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

at elior we re enriching lives, everywhere, every day. feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace.

we are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. in the uk, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations.

because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. we are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced.

and we re committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. we ve lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues.

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