Senior Sous Chef - Swansea

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Job Introduction

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Monday to Friday - some weekends and evenings
• Discounted gym membership
• Free meals on duty
• Excellent public transport accessibility
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

What you'll be doing:

As a Senior Sous Chef you will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards.

The role reports in to the Executive Chef. Given the nature of our business, the role is pre-dominantly a day time with the occasional weekend/evening work. Lunch times Mon-Friday are our busiest areas

We have also just moved in to a new kitchen which has state of the art brand new equipment.

If you are passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - Apply now !

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and delivers a speedy, quality consistent food offer in line with company standards
• Be responsible for the kitchen on a day to day basis to deliver across catering, hospitality, production, pop ups, 3rd party deliveries, franchises and digital led offer (Kiosks/Apps etc.)
• Be responsible for in unit food safety within the kitchen, in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all menus follow the correct recipe cards, GPs are managed effectively through operational process'
• Be a leader who operates by example, support, train, develop individuals
• Work with Exec chef to develop the culinary offer across campus to drive sales.

Who you are:

• Innovative and creative individual
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
• Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise
• Gain and hold the respect of others
• Flexible approach with a "can do" attitude
• A good track record of driving world class performance
• Strong commercial experience
• Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Passionate about food

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

Job Reference: com/2008/99525001/52674603/SU

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!