Sous Chef

Salary: £31,800 per year

Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Chipping Norton OX7
Salary: £31,800pa
Reference: 02817

Job Description:

A Sous Chef reports directly to the Head Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
Supervising all kitchen stations
Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
Being responsible for health and safety
Being responsible for food hygiene practices
Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
To land a job as a Sous Chef you will need:
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
Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:
City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering
NVQ Level 2
3 Food Safety Awards
Alongside some of these more general skills, all good Sous Chefs should possess:
Good knowledge of all sections
Ability to produce good quality food
Good oral communication
Team management skills
High level of attention to detail
Good level of numeracy
Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
Adaptablity to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
Positive and approachable manner
Team player qualities
If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Sous Chef, progressing to a role as a Head Chef if desired.

Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important, with a Sous Chef job you will often find that your shifts include days, evenings and weekends so be sure to consider your home and family commitments and choose a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you are looking to the future, then it is good to know that career progression prospects are excellent as a Sous Chef. The role provides the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills and knowledge while developing your craft with creativity and flair.

While working as a Sous Chef you will gain a vast cross section of transferable skills such as organisation, communication, problem-solving, multitasking, diligence and attention to detail that can be utilised in many roles and industries.