Sous Chef
40 hours per week, 42.4 weeks per year (paid for 49 weeks per year, including 6.6 weeks of holiday pay)
Have you reached a point when working late nights and every weekend is no longer ideal? Would you like to be able to spend more time with your family? We are looking for can-do, customer-oriented, team players to join the Monkton family in our professional Catering Team.We are so much more than a “school canteen” and offer fresh, modern, British cooking to all our thriving Boarding community; no matter what the activity is.
What you’ll do as a Sous Chef:
- Ensure that all your food is prepared, cooked and presented to the highest possible standards.
- Assist the Head Chef with menu planning, especially for Boarders’ and Chefs’ Choice Supper menus.
- Ensure that all menus are varied and offer a balanced diet and comply with the School’s Food and Healthy Eating Policy.
- Ensure all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers’ special dietary requirements and any allergies that may affect our customers / consumers
- Pay particular attention to counter presentation throughout meal services and provide a supervisory presence.
- Ensure all service staff are fully briefed before service commences and to have tasted the dishes on offer.
- Assist the Head Chef ensure that the weekly and monthly budgeted food cost targets are met and action is taken as appropriate in the case of any deviation to budget.
- Actively recognise that we have junior chefs in our brigade who need your support, guidance and positive experiences to learn from.
If this sounds like you, here are some of the benefits we can offer:
- Friendly atmosphere in a sociable team with a great reputation for wonderful food
- Free meals on duty - twice a day!
- Flexible work patterns - straight shifts and alternate weekends off.
- Free parking and the option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
- Uniform and safety shoes provided
- Access to free, confidential support and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme including online GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
- Discounts at hundreds of shops, cinemas and hotels through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted use of our fabulous facilities, including our onsite gym, swimming pool and sports/leisure facilities
This role will be expected to work across both our Prep and Senior sites. You will also be rotated to work some evening functions.
Safeguarding
Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
How to apply
You can apply by submitting an application through TES. Alternatively you should write to us, including a completed application form, to the HR department (recruitment@monkton.org.uk) with details of your qualifications and experience. For further information, please call the catering team on 01225 721192 and ask for Leah
Closing Date: Upon successful application