£25883–£27082 yearly
Full-time
London
Sous Chef Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POST:
•To motivate and lead a team to serve fresh interesting and nutritious school meals.
•To manage the team day to day following school procedures and policies
•To make meals within budget and which meet Government and the Schools standards at all times.
•To assist in developing a food and cookery curriculum for the school, working on highly aspirational food related projects for the school.
•To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area.
•To undertake day to day supervision of the kitchen team, supported by the Executive Chef Main duties and responsibilities:
•Prepare fresh fish, fresh meat, bake fresh breads and pastries.
•Prepare meals in accordance with an agreed seasonal 2-week menu cycle and change.
•Prepare menu in accordance with the school food standards allowing for allergen issues.
•Ensure full adherence to recipes, food presentation standards and portion control.
•Ensure team actively engage with pupils on service- encouraging them to try new foods, praising them and fostering a positive food culture
•Have a working knowledge of multiple cooking methods and an understanding of correct cooking procedures such as blanching, and refreshing, searing, grilling and steaming
•Undertake weekly menu planning ensuring that there is variety in the chosen meals and portion control.
•Prepare meals to meet specific dietary and cultural requirements.
•Ensure freezer and fridge temperatures logs are maintained on a daily basis.
•Be responsible for monitoring of food hygiene and safety measures.
•Check supplier delivery notes against orders and report discrepancies.
•Undertake stock taking monthly maintaining food stock levels and checking of dates.
•Order groceries monthly and other supplies according to the menu.
•Maintain a weekly and monthly cleaning regime for all the kitchen equipment.
•Take part in meetings and training organised and lead training where required, with support
•Check and monitor stock in the kitchen and report excess food items.
•Work as part of a team to deliver the best for pupils, which may include setting up the dining area, covering colleague’s duties etc to make sure service is smooth General requirements
•Take part in the school’s performance management system.
•Enhanced DBS Check.
•Strong commitment to furthering equalities in both service delivery and employment practice.
•You must promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people that you are responsible for or come into contact with.
•Ability to adhere to staff expectations and policies across the school
•Ability to communicate effectively with pupils and staff, creating a culture of teamwork
•Ability to use technology to communicate with staff/colleague
