Second Chef

Surrey Full-Time 30000 - 42000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Job Description

We are seeking a Sous Chef / Second Chef to join a unique conference venue. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for a variety of guests, with a strong emphasis on traditional, fresh wholesome cooking and baked items.

This Sous Chef position offers a good salary plus benefits.

Benefits include:
-Excellent work life balance with no late nights
-Christmas Off
-Free parking on site
-Employee Assistance Programme
-Uniform
-A supportive and warm working environment, with ongoing training available.

Key Responsibilities
*Assist the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
*Prepare a variety of high-quality meals for both individual guests and larger groups
*Basic pastry & bread making
*Adapt menus/dishes for dietary needs and allergens.
*Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness across kitchen and food storage areas.
*Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.

Ideal Sous Chef/Second Chef Requirements
*Ideally 3-5 years of professional kitchen experience in a similar busy setting
*Pastry & bread making experience is essential
*Strong background in traditional cooking and baking from scratch for large groups/bulk cookery
*Catering qualifications preferred
*Confident using basic computer programs (e.g. for writing menus and allergen tracking).
*Flexible and calm under pressure, with a team-spirited and helpful approach.
*Candidates must have good communication skills and be able to work independently.

Hours:
*37.5 per week
*5/7 days per week – usually 1 weekend off per month on a rota basis
*7am-3pm and 11am – 7pm shifts

If you are a Sous Chef or Second Chef looking for an exciting opportunity with a great work life balance or if you are a Chef de Partie looking to take a step into a senior role, we would love to hear from you.

Scattergood's are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website

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Second Chef employer: Scattergoods Agency

Join our unique conference venue as a Second Chef, where you will enjoy an excellent work-life balance with no late nights and the opportunity to create high-quality meals in a supportive and warm environment. With ongoing training, free parking, and Christmas off, we prioritise your well-being and professional growth, making this an ideal place for culinary professionals looking to thrive.