Job title: * Sous Chef
Hours: * 40 hours per week, all year round
Salary: * * Band D point 25 – point 29 (£29,273 - £32,870) pro rata, FTE
Reports to: Head Chef
Prime function: To assist and deputise for the Head Chef’s absence with the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen to ensure the Schools reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:

To assess the kitchen team along with the Head Chef for performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate;
To ensure training is carried out in line with the School’s staff training and development policy to meet the needs and requirements of the individuals at Wells Cathedral School;
To assist the Head Chef in ensuring that all employees are knowledgeable and motivated about their roles and the business through effective induction, accurate job descriptions and on the job training;
To develop the team by empowering them, supporting them, encouraging them and maintaining an ‘open door’ policy;
To motivate and lead by example, ensuring you and your team have fun at work and are proud of your efforts;
To treat your team at location as you would expect to be treated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the school;
To ensure that the schools reputation for excellent food and service is adhered to;
To control portion size and monitor waste;
To ensure supplies are correctly ordered and issued, used and accounted for, to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures;
To maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information as required by the Catering Manager and Head Chef;
To ensure the Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with the School policy;
To set objectives and with the Head Chef and take responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen;
To assess employee performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate;
To hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets and standards required;
To ensure compliance with the schools policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of your Line Manager and attending training courses as identified;
To show commitment to the School values in all aspects of your role;
To act as a positive ambassador for the school;
To attend to any reasonable request made by the school;
To assist / deputise for the Head Chef.
This Job Description outlines the duties for the time being of this post to indicate the level of responsibilities. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time, which does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.