Job Ref: 215132045

Date: 2021-11-11 09:33:44

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Blue Arrow are recruiting Sous Chef.

If you're a dedicated Sous Chef who's ready to take the reigns and see your menu ideas flourish, then we'd love to hear from you. A busy service won't fluster you, nor will a chef who unexpectedly steps down and needs replacing. No problem is too big or too small, and you'll rise to the challenge of getting your team ready for busy periods while keeping them happy with time-off requests.

Working Pattern 5/7 days

Pay rate £ 15-20Per hour

General skills

As Sous Chef, you will have:

* Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of all sections

* An understanding of produce and ingredients

* The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable

* Strong organisational skills

* An ability to work unsupervised and consistently deliver quality work, and to monitor your performance and that of your colleagues/team

* Experience of a variety of kitchen environments and cuisines

* an excellent working knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) at all levels

* Knowledge of food production methods

* Good oral communication, knowing how to efficiently and effectively communicate well with all staff members and managers

Personal traits

As Sous Chef, you will be/have:

* Thorough, methodical, and pay attention to detail

* The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure

* Strong leadership qualities in leading a team of kitchen staff and as the most senior member running the kitchen operations

* Excellent team management skills

* The ability to resolve conflicts or issues that arise between staff or operationally so as not negatively to affect service

* Show evidence and examples of being able to use your initiative

* The ability to work well with others and inspire others to do the same

* A high level of attention to detail

* Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge plus those around you

* Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes

* Positive and approachable manner

* Team player qualities

* *In the care sector, need to be fully aware of allergens, special diets, portion control and recipe costings

Qualifications/Licences/Certifications

Essential

* Competent level of English spoken and written

* Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a similar role, or Sous Chef role

* Health and safety and food hygiene certificates, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

* Awareness of manual handling techniques

* Experience in using dangerous kitchen equipment safely and experience supervising and training others in their use

Desired

* Or a foundation degree in culinary arts

* First aid in the workplace

* Full driving licence

* Personal or professional development courses or training

* Enhanced DBS (we can help you obtain this document)

Our application is all online. Apply now, and you will receive our registration link right away

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