Sous Chef

4 days ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

Sous Chef - MET Office, Exeter

Salary: £16 per hour

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm

Are you a skilled chef with a passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for catering to diverse tastes? If so, we are looking for you to join our team as a Sous Chef.

We are dedicated to providing our employees with top-quality dining experiences that fuel their productivity and satisfaction. We focus on offering a variety of healthy, tasty, and innovative dishes that cater to all dietary needs and preferences.

As the Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth operation of our staff dining facilities. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and assisting in menu development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing daily menus that cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences
  • Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality
  • Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations
  • Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage kitchen costs effectively
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace
  • Collaborate with the staff to gather feedback and continuously improve the dining experience

Our Ideal Sous Chef Will:

  • Possess strong leadership and team management skills
  • Have excellent organizational and time-management abilities
  • Be knowledgeable about food safety and hygiene standards
  • Demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude
  • Have previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role, preferably in a staff dining or high-volume catering environment
  • Culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Free meals
  • Onsite free car parking
  • Electric vehicle charging points
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2410/ / /SU #Energy

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength


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