Sous Chef in Manchester

Sous Chef

Mach Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to support the delivery of high‑quality, efficient catering services within a busy UK manufacturing site in Trafford Park from Thursday 27 November to Friday 19 December.

Rate of pay: £15.01 per hour – Hours: 40 per week – Schedule: Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:00 – Location: Trafford Park, M17 – Start date: Immediate

Culinary & Operational Duties

• Support the Head Chef with the daily food production plan.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Manage kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.
• Ensure cost‑effective use of ingredients and minimise waste in line with budget targets.

Compliance & Safety

• Maintain full compliance with UK food safety legislation (Food Safety Act, HACCP, allergen controls).
• Ensure the kitchen and equipment meet health, safety and hygiene standards at all times.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie within a high‑volume environment (contract catering, manufacturing, hospitality or similar).
• Strong knowledge of UK food hygiene standards and HACCP procedures.
• Level 2 Food Safety required; Level 3 Food Safety preferred.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Comfortable with early shifts typical of manufacturing site catering (optional).

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, proactive and solution focused.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
• Passionate about quality, presentation and customer satisfaction.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and professionalism.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Mach Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.