Jobs, fresher vacancy - Sous Chef • Oxfordshire

Company: Compass Group UK

Oxfordshire

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience. If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you! In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities: Great operational training and developmentLife assurance schemePersonal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing teamA great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeAccess to some great high street discount vouchers Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersIdentifying opportunities to improve our food serviceCreating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supportedSupporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customersRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageSupporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food wasteOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsSupporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targetsComplying with Food Handling and Hygiene standardsComplying with Health and Safety regulations Our ideal Sous Chef will: Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thriveBe a brilliant communicator and easily build relationshipsStrive for excellence in an eager and motivated mannerTake initiative and make decisions that are right for our customersHave a desire to succeed in your rolePossess the ability to work under pressureDemonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliabilityPassionate about great-tasting food Job Reference: com/2301/42693001/52782325/BU #Gather and Gather CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!