Sous Chef - Weekends Only in Windsor

We are looking for a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing the food production in our main kitchen, whilst supporting our team of chefs, kitchen porters and kitchen assistants. These include a generous pension scheme with an 11% employer contribution (4.9% employee contribution), salary exchange for pensions and private healthcare, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family-friendly pay. Colleagues also benefit from a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or significantly discounted access to the Colleges excellent sport and leisure facilities, and discounts with local retailers and businesses. Ensure timely and efficient preparation of all core catering services whilst on shift within Bekynton and associated catering areas and venues within the College; Assist in menu planning, ensuring that food production meets Eton's expectation of delivering exceptional food and service within the independent school sector; Demonstrate a genuine passion for food and inspire colleagues to embrace culinary creativity and excellence; Advocate Food Safety and Health and Safety across all aspects of the catering operation; Act as the kitchen Health and Safety lead; delivering relevant training; overseeing the kitchen health and safety risk assessment; Ensure that food allergen procedures and processes are followed when on shift; Ensure that all Food Safety and Health and Safety daily due diligence paperwork is completed to the standard required; Demonstrate strong financial awareness, working with the Head Chef to ensure commercial value in purchasing, giving value for money within budget parameters and to optimise cost saving and revenue generating opportunities to achieve budgets; to manage food wastage costs; Inspire, train and develop the kitchen brigade; address performance concerns promptly and professionally; and support resource planning, including rotas, as required; Assist the catering operations at Dorney Lake when needed build effective working relationships with the team; Support and develop the hospitality operations working closely with the senior hospitality team; Support the Head Chef with environmental initiatives and contribute actively to reducing the Colleges carbon footprint; Carry out any reasonable request from the Head Chef, Executive Chef, a member of the management team or the Catering Director; Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood; Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion. Previous kitchen experience in a similar role/environment; A Food Preparation and Cookery NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; ALevel 3Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate; AHealth and Safety Level 2 (minimumCertificate); Certified training inFood Allergen; A genuine interest and passion for good food; Have a flexible approach to work and a can do attitude; 34 weeks term time, 6 weeks summer schools and 6.43 weeks paid holiday entitlement) About The College We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds.We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help.Should you require anyreasonable adjustmentsto be made or facilitiesprovided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on so we can make adjustments accordingly. DISCLOSURE CHECKS Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online searchand, where applicable, Prohibition checks.If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as spent under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.