Sous Chef - Baskingstoke

Fixed Term Sous Chef - Basking stoke at Dine Contract Catering Ltd

Contract:

Fixed term until January 2027. Weekdays only, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7:00‑15:00). Salary up to £15.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that’s full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats, from wholesome grab and go to elegant plated dishes.
• Help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Foster a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Maintain best‑in‑class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
• Support training, mentoring, and the development of junior chefs within the brigade.

• A confident Sous Chef with experience in quality‑focused kitchens ideally within a contract catering business.
• A love for food that’s both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
• Strong organisational skills – you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar.
• A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.

Job Reference: com/0501///SU #DINE

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