Sous Chef, Contract Catering - London, United Kingdom - Thomas Franks Ltd.

Description

Our brand new, state of the art central production unit that caters for some of our smaller B&I locations across London.

The team here support our locations with home made grab & go options along with various other offerings from cooked lunches to event catering.

This is a full time operation and runs from Sunday to Thursday.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective Sous Chef to join the team at one of our state of the art Central Production Unit in London .

Prepare all Food service areas for the day's business relating to that meal service.

Ensure that the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company / clients standards.

Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required for daily service.
Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
Keep the locations informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
Complete all / any necessary cleaning/hygiene duties.
Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.

To ensure all area in the Kitchen are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.

To attend meetings and training courses as required.

Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and flexible approach at all times.

Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures.

Team working abilities, Listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others, Food hygiene certificate preferred.

The ability to be adaptable and be flexible as necessary. Ability to demonstrate reasonable / good understanding and use of verbal English.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable / good standard of written English and reading skills.
Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is preferred.
Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc).
Free meals on duty
Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
Cycle to work scheme.
Recommend a friend bonus.
Unrivalled individual training and development.
Well established apprenticeship programme.
Team & company social events.
Employee assistance programme.
Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.

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