Sous Chef - Opportunities for career progression in a leading UK food service company (Hiring Imm...

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Role Summary: To assist in the delivery of catering support services which provide competitive advantages to the Academy teams at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. You will work with the Training Ground Head Chef, Academy Lead Chef and the nutritionist for all food production across the Academy & staff. You will assist in the development of performance menus alongside the Lead chef and nutritionist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the nutritionist and Lead Chef to assist with planning innovative and performance focused weekly menus for Academy.
• Deputise in the Lead chef’s absence in the Academy (& Training ground when required).
• Assist the Lead Chef to create innovative performance recipes to meet specific sport nutrition requirements providing a full recipe to Head of Nutrition which help ensuring high quality and exercising portion control for all items served.
• Ensure that high standards of cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all areas of the kitchen including the completion of mandatory food safety records with the correct procedures.
• Support Jr chefs in developing culinary skills, nutritional knowledge and ability to work independently.
• Schedule and coordinate the work of chefs and porters alongside the Lead chef to ensure food production is in line with nutritional requirements and the daily kitchen operation is efficient.
• Work alongside the Lead Chef to minimise food and supply waste.
• Leading Cooking lessons to senior academy players on rotation.

Further Development:

• Assist the Lead to conduct food safety risk assessments, implement and review regularly, the food safety management system and effective controls, at identified critical points and throughout the food handling process.
• Maintain and rotate appropriate stock levels to maintain high standards.
• Ensure the delivery notes are checked against requisitions daily and any identified discrepancies are reported to the supplier and booked off in accordance with Foodbuy Procedures.
• This role requires a flexible approach to working hours, as the chef will be required to work evenings and weekends to support the needs of the facility.
• You may be required to travel to away fixtures and work with chefs at hotels to ensure food is cooked as specified on the menu and presented to highest standards.
• This role will be required to work on bank holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year should the kitchen function be used on these days.
• Be able to lead & support the culinary team requirements in the absence of the Lead Chef.
• Proactive in your working approach and forward thinking to maintain efficiency.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Skills, Abilities and Experience

• Excellent organisational skills of yourself and other team members.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365- Excel & Word essential.
• Food Hygiene level 2 or higher.
• Forward thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify and solve problems independently but also knowing when to escalate.
• Excellent personnel management skills- ability to work with others well, establish strong relationships and maintain trust.
• The ability to communicate concisely, assertively and effectively and at all levels of the organisation and maintain discretion.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to change.
• Ability to prioritise between conflicting demands.
• The ability to work the necessary hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Evidence of continual professional development and a desire to increase knowledge.
• Some experience of working in professional sport- not essential.
• Ability to travelling away both domestically and internationally with teams- not essential.
• Experience of working with hotel chefs for away fixtures to ensure catering delivered to the highest standards- not essential.

What we offer in return:

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children).
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check.
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets.
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%).
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia.
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards.
• Meals on duty.
• Vodafone discounts.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday.
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back.
• Competitive and supportive family benefits.
• Day off for baby's first birthday.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• On-going training & development and career pathways.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.

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.