Sous Chef - Cambridge

Sous Chef - Cambridge Salary: £35,496 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm Bring your passion for great food to Eurest! Are you a talented and enthusiastic chef looking for your next opportunity? Eurest is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our team in Cambridge, helping deliver fantastic food and hospitality in a professional workplace environment. This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys working with fresh food, takes pride in high standards and loves creating a positive experience for customers. You'll be a key part of the kitchen team, supporting the Head Chef and helping ensure every service runs smoothly. With a Monday to Friday working pattern and daytime hours, you'll also enjoy a great work-life balance, with your evenings and weekends free! What you'll be doing Preparing and delivering breakfast, lunch and hospitality services as part of the kitchen team. Supporting the Head Chef with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. Deputising for the Head Chef during periods of absence and helping maintain consistent standards. Managing stock levels, monitoring usage and supporting stock control. Placing orders and ensuring ingredients and supplies are available when needed. Completing allergen information accurately and ensuring food is prepared and served safely. Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards in line with Compass requirements. Supporting the team during busy services and ensuring customers receive great food and friendly service. Helping maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen. What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, organised and confident working in a busy kitchen environment. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in a professional kitchen, preferably at Sous Chef or a similar level. Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to your work. Good stock management and ordering knowledge. Computer literacy and confidence completing kitchen administration. A good understanding of food safety, allergens and health and safety procedures. The ability to remain calm under pressure and find solutions when challenges arise. A polite, professional manner and excellent customer engagement skills. A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. What's in it for you? £35,496 per annum Monday to Friday working. Daytime hours of 6:30am - 3:00pm. Evenings and weekends free. The opportunity to develop your leadership skills and deputise for the Head Chef. The chance to be part of Eurest, delivering great food and hospitality every day. Ready to take the next step? If you're a passionate chef who enjoys creating great food, supporting a team and delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and bring your culinary skills to Eurest in Cambridge. TPBN1_UKCT