General information
Division/ Dept
At Elior we're enriching lives, everywhere, every day. Feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace.
We are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. In the UK, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations.
Because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. We are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced.
And we're committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. We've lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues.
This role sits within our Business & Industry division, catering for those within the workplace. We're an award-winning business and industry hospitality team, proud of our creativity and ingenuity, with a big focus on our people who are everything to us. Daringly delicious, we deliver exceptional food and service to our customers, making us one of London's most respected and fast-growing boutique catering companies.
Reference
2024-61542
Publication start date
26/03/2024
Publication end date
22/05/2024
Position description
Job title
Sous Chef
Contract type
Permanent
Contractual hours
Full-time
Shift Pattern & Working Hours
Mon to Fri Term Time Only
Salary
£26,000
Working environment
Lexington Independents is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two suitable references.
Job description
Your key responsibilities as the Sous Chef- Retail will consist of:
– Ensure full area of responsibility is clean, appropriately presented and stocked at all times
– Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
– Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
– Ensure all complaint handling is dealt with professionally and in line with procedures
– Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures
– Ad-hoc duties to support the catering team and services
- Must be able to cover the Head Chef on his absence
Skills & Experience
Skills and Experience
The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Sous Chef- Retail include:
– Genuine interest in customer service excellence
– A great team player
-Experienced in School catering diserable
Benefits
At Lexington we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.
Support Your Way of Life:
Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work
Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:
Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community
Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs:
Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits
Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:
Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
Workplaces & Office Space
Sporting Venues & Stadiums
Public Sector & Defence
Health, Care & Hospitals
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That’s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
Advert closing date
22/05/2024
Position location
Job location
England
Town & Post code
& V Tranby Croft, Anlaby, Hull HU10 7EH, UK
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of experience required
More than 2 years