Sous Chef, Food production

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Waitrose Hospitality & Food Service team as a Sous Chef. As a Sous Chef you will lead the team, who you task manage, to support the Hospitality & Food Service team in the delivery of the highest possible operational standards. You will be an exemplary operator, ensuring menus are delivered to the highest possible standard, on time and within cost parameters, including compliance and risk management.

Expected salary £31,200 - £42,500 per annum (dependent on experience).

Contract type This position is a Permanent contract.

Location This role is based at our Bracknell Head Office.

Working pattern This role will usually be Mon-Fri 07:00 - 15:00, with 5 out of 7 working days if the operation requires cover over weekends or evening shifts (11:30-20:00).

Key responsibilities

• Producing food to the highest standards and quality within budgetary requirements
• Leading the daily food preparation process, ensuring the highest standards are maintained
• Working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Ensure the administration of food preparation is accurately recorded to management information and food safety requirements
• Making creative contributions to menu and proposition development
• Act as an exemplar operator leading and coaching those around you to success
• Establish and build effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with JLP Catering policies and legislation
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
• Carry out due diligence tasks and keep accurate due diligence checks and records

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Good basic education - GCSE's - A Levels or Vocational equivalents
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• Recognised Food Production Certificate. City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, NVQ Professional Cookery 1-3 or equivalent
• Operational experience in medium/large industrial kitchens, canteens or hospitality at a supervisory level

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - Level 3
• Previous experience in a Senior Chef Role in a similar venue.
• Deliver and promote healthy and balanced food information so Partners act as ambassadors

Important points to note:

It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.