Senior Sous Chef - Woburn

Job description

Our concept is simple. Fresh, quality, rustic dishes with a modern twist and an atmosphere that keeps people wanting to come back again and again.

Using your prior culinary experience, you'll be responsible for preparing and delivering great food during high volume, peak times of business, ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
We are looking for ambitious and driven food professionals that are aspiring to join a high quality and progressive business, thorough training and support will be provided.

Our Chefs are responsible for:
* Ensuring adequate levels of stock at all cooking and meal preps stations.
* Preparing and delivering great food during high volume, peak times of the business
* Maintaining high standards of hygiene and complete the daily cleaning checklists.

What we're looking for:

* Knowledge of culinary and food hygiene practices.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Self-motivated, shows initiative, confident and a strong team-player.
* Knowledge of various cooking techniques and production processes.
* Self-motivated, shows initiative, confident and a strong team-player.
* Candidates must be age 18 or over due to the hours of the role
* Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, and UK residents to be considered for the role

**You will be required to provide a valid proof of Right to Work in the UK. This can be a valid passport OR birth certificate along with your National Insurance documentation (both must be present OR another form of valid right to work documentation. As applicable, you must have a minimum of 6 months work eligibility available on the right to work documentation that you provide.**

What we offer
* Salary up to £35k depending on experience(live in option available)
* Share of Tronc (approx £500 per month based on working full time hours per week)
* 28 days holiday per year (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day off)
* Company Pension scheme
* The opportunity to work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
* Continued training
* Real career development
* Employee discount
* On site Parking
* National Insurance Number & Settlement Status required

Own transport would be an advantage.

Job duties:
* Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
* Follow recipes and presentation specifications
* Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
* Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards
* Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment
* Restock items as needed throughout the shift
* Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards
* Menu planning
* Recording food temperatures

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking

Schedule:
* (40-45hrs per week)
* Weekend availability

Experience:
* Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

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