Sous Chef - Reading

We are Blue Apple part of CH&CO Group, and we're proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. We aim to delight our customers by bringing a bespoke and tailored solution to our workplace clients. We have a diverse range of customers and pride ourselves on delivering fresh food solutions created by happy teams. We do simple sarnies really well, hospitality that's heavenly, delectable fine dining and anything else in between is beautifully presented while always being, tasty and delicious. Quite simply, food is our passion. We are looking for a Sous Chef to work in a large and impressive full staff restaurant catering for Gatwick Airport's huge workforce. Our team are on site from 7-3pm daily, 7 days per week, to ensure the busy airport workforce have all the fuel they need to keep the airport running efficiently! This is a busy role in a friendly team. Hours of work: 7am - 3.30pm 5 days out of 7 including 2 x weekends a month, either one on/one off or two on/two off. Flexiblity available. Free staff parking once Gatwick pass approved (usually within first 2 weeks),

• To ensure that food preparation, production and service is of a high
standard and meets with customer satisfaction.
• To keep within company standards regarding the quality, quantity,
consistency, presentation and delivery of all meals/dishes.
• To deputise duty kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef/Chef
Manager.
• To ensure food offer is produced within necessary cost controls, as
directed by the Chef/ Manager.
• To ensure that statutory and safe working practices are adhered to by all
staff.

We are CH&CO, a group of chefs, nutritionists and people pleasers with a shared passion for food that fuels emotional positivity as well as physical wellbeing. In a world where what we consume is becoming ever faster and more disposable, we're proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. With cafes, restaurants, bars and dining rooms in workplaces, venues, destinations, livery halls and schools throughout the UK, we have plenty of prospects for the right people.

Working with Blue Apple has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers