- Good knowledge of all sections
- Strong ability to produce good quality food and first-rate culinary skills
- A flair, passion and a love of ingredients
- Strong organisational skills
- An ability to work unsupervised and consistently deliver quality work
- Experience of a variety of kitchen environments and cuisines
- Good knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Knowledge of food production methods
- Good maths/numeracy skills
- Effective oral communication with all members of the team
- Cook and prepare high quality dishes
- Supervise all kitchen stations
- Take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
- Assist the Head Chef in creating menu items, recipes and develop dishes
- Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
- Train and develop current and new staff, ensuring talented Chefs are encouraged to progress
- Assist the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
- Be responsible for health and safety, and teaching staff about it
- Be responsible for food hygiene practices, and teaching staff about it
- Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment at all times
- Ensure food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
- Assist with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
- Supervise, motivate and work closely with other Chefs of all levels
- Ensure the team are producing top-quality food
- Ensure your brigade has high culinary standards
- Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
- Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
- Minimum 2 years' relevant experience
- Awareness of manual handling techniques
- Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
- Experience of kitchen equipment
- Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
- Competent level of English spoken and written
- Health and safety and food hygiene certificates
Sous Chef - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Blue Arrow - Newcastle
Description
At Blue Arrow we're always looking to support our Chefs who have the enthusiasm to further their culinary skills and knowledge. And as Sous Chef you are in the unique position of enabling your team of junior Chefs to further their learning and development, as well as your own.
We currently have a position available to work as a Sous Chef for one of our well known clients in Gateshead with an immediate start on a permanent basis.
You would be working any 4 days out of the 7, 40 hours per week between 09:00 - 22:00.
Annual salary £28,000
General skills
As Sous Chef you will have:
Main Duties/Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Qualifications/Licences/Certifications/Experience
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If you're interested please contact us today and Lauren will be in touch
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