Sous Chef

Sous ChefLocation: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6GPSalary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annumShift Pattern: Monday-FridayHouston and Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at our contract in Cambridge.This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef looking to develop further within the contract catering industry. We''ll give you the support to grow and continue building a career to be proud of.Duties:• Supporting the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen.• Assisting with setting up the kitchen and ensuring ingredients are fresh, stored correctly and rotated.• Preparing ingredients and cooking dishes to a high standard, ensuring consistency in flavour and presentation.• Contributing to the creation of seasonal menu items and food concepts.• Maintaining excellent presentation standards in line with Houston and Hawkes expectations.• Ensuring dietary and allergen requirements are understood and followed for all customers, including staff, guests and visitors.• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.• Demonstrating personal growth and a desire to continually improve skills.Requirements:• A genuine passion for food and quality ingredients.• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen environment.• Ability to work efficiently and competently under pressure.• Excellent time management and organisational skills.• ..... full job details .....