📌 Role Overview - Job Title: Sous Chef - Location: Cambridge - Reports To: Head Chef - Hours: 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks) - Salary: £36,900 per annum - Plus paid overtime - Plus non-contractual bonus (subject to eligibility) - Holidays: 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) - Pension: Defined contributory scheme - 3% employee / 6% employer contributions - Option to increase contributions annually (up to 7% employee / 14% employer) 👨‍🍳 Key Responsibilities - Lead kitchen shifts and supervise staff in preparing and serving food to Fellows, guests, students, and staff - Ensure efficient kitchen operations, minimising costs and energy usage - Maintain compliance with food safety and health &amp; safety legislation - Assist in menu planning and development of cyclic menus - Submit food orders and manage stock rotation - Promote the use of fresh produce and ensure dishes meet agreed recipes - Monitor food presentation and service standards across all serveries - Brief food service staff on menu content and conduct regular service checks - Support training and development of kitchen brigade, including competition-level preparation - Collaborate with colleagues across departments to plan and problem-solve - Respond professionally to emergencies and uphold safety protocols - Undertake additional duties as required to support the Head Chef and wider team ✅ Person Specification Qualifications: - NVQ Level 2 &amp; 3 in Professional Cookery - Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - HACCP and COSHH training Skills &amp; Experience: - Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role - Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills - Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities - Understanding of HACCP and food safety standards - Experience in a college or institutional setting (desirable) Personal Attributes: - Friendly, approachable, and cooperative - Responsible, trustworthy, and team-oriented - Flexible and open to change - Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and senior management - Willing to work weekends and overtime as requiredBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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