Sous Chef

Overview

Hermolis and Co Ltd

Hermolis is Europe s largest kosher food supplier catering for:
Airlines: A major supplier for kosher meals on flights globally. Institutional Catering:
Meals for hospitals, clinics, and care homes. Retail:
Sandwiches, wraps, and frozen meals available in supermarkets. Prestigious and corporate Clients:
Private jets, Houses of Parliament, House of Lords, Buckingham Palace, 5
* hotels menu matching, cruises, Eurostar.

£45K +

We currently have an exciting vacancy for an experienced Hot kitchen Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef and achieve daily targets of bulk cooking with a team of competent commis chefs.

Hours of work: 7am to 4pm. Saturday the unit is closed. The unit is open Monday to Sunday. Subject to negotiated contract terms you will work 5 or 6 days per week. Probation period 3 months.

• Culinary Expertise:
  Significant experience in professional, high-volume kitchens (e.g., airline catering, banqueting, or central production units).
• Kosher Knowledge:
  Desirable but not essential; we provide guidance and on-the-job training in kosher food prep laws (such as the separation of meat and dairy).
• Proven
  
  Qualification:
  
  Typically requires a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent experience.

• Production:
  Managing and preparing large-scale meal preparation for diverse sectors, including aviation, healthcare, freezer centres, and supermarkets.
• Kashrus Compliance:
  Working under the supervision of a Rabbi to maintain food integrity, including the strict separation of meat and dairy products.
• Health & Safety:
  Ensuring full compliance with HACCP (Food Safety) and COSHH regulations to maintain the facility s high sanitation standards.
• Be mentored by the Head Chef: to shadow him and assist him in meeting daily targets in the hot kitchen and all other duties.

• Long-Term Career Goal:
  Demonstrating a desire for stability is highly valued.
• Hands-On Attitude:
  Production-focused kitchen expect senior and junior chefs alike to be hands-on to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• Target-Driven Teamwork:
  The ability to work well as part of a team to achieve daily goals.
• Flexibility:
  Can-do attitude and the ability to adapt to shifting production schedules.