Head Chef Assistant

1 day ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Gonville Caius College Full time
Job Overview

Gonville and Caius College is seeking a skilled Junior Sous Chef to support its dining vision. As a member of the culinary team, you will manage one of two teams of chefs, producing high-quality food for students, Fellows, and staff.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity involves supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chefs in all aspects of food preparation, maintaining the highest possible standards using modern and classical techniques. You will take pride in customer satisfaction, be flexible in preparing diverse dishes at various volume levels, and seek to instill creativity into your team daily.

Your responsibilities will include menu planning, having some menu input, and ensuring knowledge of health & safety and HACCP protocols, with daily checks and appropriate food ordering and planning.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £36,000 per annum, reflecting the college's commitment to attracting top talent.
  • An excellent benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, healthcare cash-plan, 33 days of annual leave, free on-site lunch, and other perks.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Strong cooking skills and experience in a similar position.
  • Excellent time management and leadership abilities.
  • Knowledge of health & safety and HACCP procedures.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional cuisine and contributing to a dynamic team, please apply with your up-to-date CV and details of two referees.



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