Catering Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


West Horsley, Surrey, United Kingdom Squires Garden Centres Full time

Role Overview: As a Sous Chef at Squires Garden Centres, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional food experiences for our customers. Working closely with the Catering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene, while ensuring seamless kitchen operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare salads, vegetables, and sandwiches as part of the kitchen team, adhering to all relevant health and safety guidelines.
  • Cook and bake hot food, sweets, pastries, etc., when required, and ensure that all food is stored to the company's standards.
  • Undertake general cleaning requirements of the kitchen and restaurant, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
  • Work as part of the kitchen and catering team, undertaking any other reasonable duties as and when required.
  • Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills of junior staff members.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £27,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Employee discount: 50% in Restaurants and 20% in Garden Centre on joining, increasing to 25% after 2 years' service and 30% after 5 years' service.
  • Holiday (including bank holidays): 5.6 weeks on joining, increasing to 6.2 weeks after 2 years' service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service.
  • Bonus: We reward our employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on the profit of the company in any financial year (first year is dependent on start date).
  • Pension: We offer a Defined Contribution Pension Plan to new employees.
  • Attendance: After one year's service, if you have worked for a full financial year and have 100% attendance, one day holiday (pro-rata) will be added to your holiday grant as a 'Thank you'.
  • Made A Difference Scheme (M.A.D): A reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through outstanding customer service.
  • Learning & Development: You can look forward to a wealth of learning opportunities with us.
  • Birthday: After 6 months service, if your birthday falls on your contracted day to work, you can leave work early.
  • Cycle2work scheme: After 1 year's service, a government initiative offering savings on new cycling equipment.
  • Child's first day at school: After 1 year's service, come in late and go home early on your child's first day of school.
  • RHS Membership or a Tree/Shrub: After 1 year's service, choose either one tree or shrub to plant each year.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): After 2 years service, employees are eligible to join an EAP.
  • Retirement: After 15 years service, your contracted hours will be reduced by a fifth for your final 3 months if you are retiring.
  • Free Parking: Available to all employees in designated parking areas on our site.

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