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Start Date: 23rd March 2025
Salary:£35,000 per annum. Based on experience. Full time
Reporting to: Head Chef
Location: Fowlescombe Farm, Ugborough, Devon, PL21 0HW
Role: Sous Chef
- Assisting the Head Chef creating dishes showcasing the quality of the produce
- Management & quality control of service according to the guidelines set by the Head Chef.
- Leading the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence. Leading by example in composure, punctuality, skill, organisation, etc.
- Be part of the creative process and work to develop future dishes and menus.
- Understand and consistently comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness standard for front and back of house kitchen and storage areas
- Follow all HACCP & SSOW/SOP.
- Ensure perfect plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handle, label, store and rotate all products properly.Minimizing waste.
- Follow opening and closing checklist for all kitchen stations. Guide others in following the correct kitchen processes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the head chef or manager-on-duty.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with strong potential for career progression
- Subsidised accommodation.
- 32 days holiday per year (to include bank holidays)
- Free E-Bike scheme for full time staff to assist with transportation.
- Opportunity to shape a growing team in a brand new, custom designed kitchen
- Potential for apprenticeships and funded structured training opportunities
- Tips fairly distributed throughout the team
- Regular staff outings and learning days
- Nutritious and substantial Family Meal every day
Attributes:
- Accuracy and professionalism
- A passion for sustainable ways of working, travelling and dining and an ability to lead innovations and enhancements of the farms sustainability ethos.
- A hands-on, can-do approach and energy.
- Industry trained in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety
- Full Driving license
- Reliability and responsibility
- Being observant and practical
- Developing a keen eye for detail
- Good personal organisation and planning skills
Its important to us that our workforce reflects the communities from which we employ and were proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and communities.
We also recognise the importance of a good work / life balance, so we endeavour to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares whenever this is possible.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you wish to explore.
