Sous Chef - Dorset

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Sous Chef for our dedicated catering team in Dorset, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract. You would manage the kitchen with the head chef and 2 others in the team. About the role

• Services: Breakfast and Lunch
• c. 400 customers on site
• Covering head chef duties whilst away
• Working along side the head chef to assist in devising, ordering and collating weekly menus
• Responsibility alongside the head chef of every day HSE standards
• Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.
• Working alongside the head chef in managing all areas of the kitchen and the Team to ensure standards and service levels do not drop
  
  Able to work as a team member and lead the team when required
• Previous experience working in a high volume, high quality environment
• Previous experience working in a B&I contract preferred
• Experience in working to an achievable GP
• Stock and Waste control experience
• Understanding of food management systems HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens and Manual Handling.
  
  We are an innovative and award winning catering company. We have a successful track record of doing things differently for over 22 years, delivering exceptional food prepared with flair and total regard for the health and well-being of our customers. We operate 211 client's catering facilities across the UK in the business & industry sector and have an annual turnover of £42 million.
  
  We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• Meal provided while on duty
• 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• Closed evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digi care - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• On-going training & development and career pathways
If you are an innovative and creative 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! Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!, We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.