Sous Chef, Food production

As a Sous Chef you will lead the team, who you task manage, to support the Hospitality & Food Service team in the delivery of the highest possible operational standards. You will be an exemplary operator, ensuring menus are delivered to the highest possible standard, on time and within cost parameters, including compliance and risk management., Customer / Financial/ Commercial

• Producing food to the highest standards and quality within budgetary requirements
• Leading the daily food preparation process, ensuring the highest standards are maintained
• Working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Ensure the administration of food preparation is accurately recorded to management information and food safety requirements
• Making creative contributions to menu and proposition development
Partner
• Act as an exemplar operator leading and coaching those around you to success
• Establish and build effective relationships with stakeholders, gaining customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure full compliance with JLP Catering policies and legislation
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
• Carry out due diligence tasks and keep accurate due diligence checks and records, Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.
Faith & Belief FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.Gender Equality Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.Linkages Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.Pride Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.Working Parents Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.Care Experience Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.Carers Network The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.Ability Championing workplace disability inclusion by creating a supportive environment and offering peer communities for those with diverse needs.Unity Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.Faith & Belief FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.Gender Equality Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.Linkages Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.Pride Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.Working Parents Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.


• Good basic education - GCSE's - A Levels or Vocational equivalents
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• Recognised Food Production Certificate. City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, NVQ Professional Cookery 1-3 or equivalent
• Operational experience in medium/large industrial kitchens, canteens or hospitality at a supervisory level
Desirable skills/experience you may have
• Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - Level 3
• Previous experience in a Senior Chef Role in a similar venue.
• Deliver and promote healthy and balanced food information so Partners act as ambassadors
  
  We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.
We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it., This is where you'll be based, whether that's in a shop, distribution centre or one of our head offices. Bracknell Doncastle Road Berkshire, RG12 8YA See Commute

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements. Expected salary - £31,200 - £42,500 per annum (dependent on experience). Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Location - This role is based at our Bracknell Head Office. Working pattern: This role will usually be Mon-Fri 07:00 - 15:00, with 5 out of 7 working days if the operation requires cover over weekends or evening shifts (11:30-20:00), Leisure Learning Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses. (Applies to courses which you pay for in advance yourself).PARTNER DISCOUNT 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. We knew you'd like this one! (some exclusions apply). (Partner discount is only available following successful completion of your 90-day Earning Membership period once you have started).Clubs & Societies From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.HOLIDAY & LEAVE Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation. (The amount of holiday you'll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.