SOUS CHEF

at  Birkbeck University of London

REF NO

1977
Are you a passionate Sous Chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career? Join Birkbeck, University of London, and play a pivotal role in our dynamic kitchen team.
As a key team member at Birkbeck Catering, you will assist and deputise for the Head Chef, ensuring the smooth operation of our food and beverage service.

As a Sous Chef, you will:

• Oversee the junior kitchen team, ensuring quality control and adherence to safety procedures.
• Lead and develop junior team members, delegating tasks and providing training.
• Contribute to the improvement of food quality, presentation, and service delivery.
• Support the Head Chef in kitchen operations, including food orders, stock rotation, and waste reduction.
• Communicate effectively regarding wastage and production controls.
• Ensure food production meets agreed standards in the Head Chef’s absence.

We are looking for a Sous Chef who has:

• Experience in high-volume food production and team leadership.
• Knowledge of product purchasing systems, stock control, and HACCP.
• A positive work ethic and willingness to learn in a busy kitchen.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, food ordering programmes, and online HACCP systems.
• Relevant experience at senior CDP or Sous Chef level, ideally in the higher education sector.

Please refer the Job description for details