Sous Chef - Petersfield, United Kingdom - The Cricketers Inn

Description

Sous ChefType of Job:
Full Time (48hr per week contract/4.5dayworking week)

Benefits:
Tips shared between staff, pension, 25 daysholiday, sick pay and staff food providedCompany: Country Pub – Serving fine food and wineReporting to: the Head ChefLocation: 4mins outside of Petersfield


Hampshire Commute:
License & own car is preferred

Start Date:
ASAP Skills and experience required:

• Previous Sous Chef experience (Ideally a 1yr+ or more)
• Or Previous kitchen experience (Ideally 2yrs+)
• Good positive attitude is key
• Willingness to learn is also key
• Food and Beverages knowledge
• Attention to detail / Motivated /Able to work under pressure
• Good written and spoken English /Good communication skills
• Customer service experience (Desired)

Desired Qualifications and Certificates:
(Notnecessary although preferred)- NVQ in food preparation and cooking (Level 1, 2, 3 orhigher)- AS or A level College Degree or higher, in culinary arts

List of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Documentingeach day what the Head Chefs require before they prepare the day's dishes.
• Organisingthe food preparation area for the Head Chef
• Deliveringthe ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food.
• Ensuringthe Commis Chefs prepare the dishes according to the Head Chef's specificationsand standards.
• AssistingTraining new kitchen employees on the restaurant's standards and regulations
• Monitoringthe kitchen area and the staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained.
• Ensuringall food products to be prepared are not expired.
• Leadskitchen team in chef's absence.
• Providesguidance to junior kitchen staff members.
• Overseesand organizes kitchen stock and ingredients.
• Ensuresa first in, first out food rotation system and verifies all food products areproperly dated and organized for quality assurance.
• Keepscooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours.
• Managesfood and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste.
• Supervisesall food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurantstandards.
• Workswith head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities.
• - Verifiesthat food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• - Coordinateswith restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchenefficiency and staffing

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• Ensureall equipment is in a safe working order.

Report all faults to the relevantmanager and ensure equipment is not used until safe to do so.·

• Tocommunicate to the team in a polite and efficient manner.

Notice period:
We understand you will most likelyhave a notice period so we are willing to wait for you to work it out althoughthe sooner you can start, the better

Interview process:

Phone call and face to facemeeting with the Head Chef and team a tour of the premises

Company Overview

Welcome to The Cricketers, a charming English country pub nestled in Steep, a Hampshire village, in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

We pride ourselves on offering our guests an authentic English pub experience, complete with a cosy atmosphere, friendly service, and local produce.