Sous Chef

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts. We are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef at Robert Bosch Worcester.

Rate of pay: £28,000 per annum

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Monday- Friday 6am-2pm

About The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a passionate, creative Sous Chef to be a huge part of an exciting new journey we are taking with our client Robert Bosch, Worcester.

Gather & Gather prides itself on working with the freshest ingredients to create concept or classic dishes hit with a street food twist. At Robert Bosch, we showcase weekly hot counter “Pop Ups” including dishes from our Pizza station, along with fresh baked goods and daily office hospitality menus.

As our Sous Chef, you will be hands-on leading the heart of the kitchen and restaurant. Using fresh ingredients to create daily Gather & Gather menus, you will coach and develop the team around you, building strong customer and client relationships. You will support the management of all kitchen financials and work closely with the Catering Manager to ensure all business targets and budgets are achieved.

- Supporting controls so budgetary targets are achieved on site by demonstrating a strong understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up and calculation of menu costs through recipes.
- Prepare and oversee the team with daily preparation of food to the highest standard ensuring minimised wastage and that food is seasonal and where possible sourced locally.
- Responsible for undertaking weekly and monthly stock takes and coordinating stock ordering for the operation.
- To understand and comply with Company and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP.
- Coaching and development of the kitchen team.
- To seek customer feedback during service and use the information to develop the food and food service offering in the relevant site.
- Maintain a professional and friendly image with the client and customers.
- Work effectively with all colleagues to ensure excellent customer service.
- Working as part of the team and able to use own initiative.
- Take pride in what you do and have fun doing it

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- 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
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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