Job Description
Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1++6, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 201+ the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef.
Location: SE1 8XX
Rate of Pay: £45,000 Per annum
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility in Head Chef’s absence for managing the kitchen team ensuring that they are all are aware of CH&CO standards and carry out their jobs in line with those standards.
To understand and comply with CH&CO and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP and to ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance these standards by all members of the kitchen team.
To maintain a professional and friendly image with the client and customers at the relevant site.
Assist Head Chef in the developing the menus
Ensure that all dishes are prepared, cooked and served to the highest standard at all times in line with menu specifications
Ensure a high standard of kitchen cleanliness is maintained at all times
Ensure minimum wastage occurs within the kitchen, implementing ideas for reducing wastage wherever possible
Receive and act upon customer feedback, both positive and negative
Assist with the effective management of stock control and portion control
Comply with all Company policies, procedures and statutory regulations, including human resources, health and safety, allergens, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH.
Ensure that all equipment used in the kitchen is in safe working order. Report any faults to the relevant manager, ensuring that they are rectified and that equipment is not used until safe
What's in it for you?
Working with Company Of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Private medical eligibility
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Location: SE1 8XX
Rate of Pay: £45,000 Per annum
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility in Head Chef’s absence for managing the kitchen team ensuring that they are all are aware of CH&CO standards and carry out their jobs in line with those standards.
To understand and comply with CH&CO and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP and to ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance these standards by all members of the kitchen team.
To maintain a professional and friendly image with the client and customers at the relevant site.
Assist Head Chef in the developing the menus
Ensure that all dishes are prepared, cooked and served to the highest standard at all times in line with menu specifications
Ensure a high standard of kitchen cleanliness is maintained at all times
Ensure minimum wastage occurs within the kitchen, implementing ideas for reducing wastage wherever possible
Receive and act upon customer feedback, both positive and negative
Assist with the effective management of stock control and portion control
Comply with all Company policies, procedures and statutory regulations, including human resources, health and safety, allergens, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH.
Ensure that all equipment used in the kitchen is in safe working order. Report any faults to the relevant manager, ensuring that they are rectified and that equipment is not used until safe
What's in it for you?
Working with Company Of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Private medical eligibility
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sous Chef position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.