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We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Sous chef we’re looking for?\nIf you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!\n Key Responsibilities\nExperience in leading a small team, who can build confidence and capability in your teams enabling them to succeed\nReady to work in a fast-paced environment whilst always leading by example\nPride in your work, constantly looking for ways to improve and continually learning\nA good understanding of Food Safety & Health and Safety regulations, ability to follow brand standards and comply with company policies.\nReliable transportation for your commute to work between the hours of 6.30am - 7.30pm on a rota basis , Monday to Friday with the rare weekend duties.\nSupport the team with the head chef, whilst maintaining audit standards for food and health & safety compliance while meeting EHO expectations\nEnsuring the team maintains a high standard of cleanliness and food safety on site to maintain a safe environment for our customers, our clients and ourselves\nHighly organised, with a focus on forward planning\nPrepare fresh ingredients by hand, to produce the 3 weekly menu cycle\nAccurately labelling products ensuring lawful compliance around food safety and allergen compliance each shift.\nBe a skilled multitasker\nLearn new skills or improve skills already mastered\n Enthusiastic, energetic with the ability to demonstrate initiative\nFlexible with a ‘can do’ attitude\nAlways happy to help with a smile,\nAble to work as part of a team or on your own whilst maintaining high standards at all times,\nExcited to produce amazing high quality and sustainable food products\n There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:\nFree meals whilst at work\nCareer development opportunities\nHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels\nReward & recognition schemes\nPeople awards to celebrate our employees\nWork/life balance\nEmployee Benefits Platform\nEmployee Assistance Program\nRecommend a friend scheme\nCompany sick pay scheme\nPrestigious working environments\nTeam events scheduled throughout the year\n28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays\nPension scheme\nCompetitive salary\nWe invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. 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