Senior Sous Chef (Bekynton)

Job Reference eton/TP/9680/232

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Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Term Time, Full Time, Permanent

Contract Details:

42 weeks worked, 34 term time including 6 weeks Summer School and 2 weeks non term time

Salary:

£30,500

Working Hours:

42.5 hours per week

Location:

Windsor

Closing Date:

19/04/2021

Job Category:

Operations

Division:

Operations

Department:

Catering Functions

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Role Introduction

To assist the Head Chef in managing the food production in our school canteen, whilst supporting our team of chefs, kitchen porters and kitchen assistants. Core feeding for pupils and staff and event catering.

**Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the recruitment process for these roles may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.**

Main Duties

To be a very visual and approachable culinary figurehead for Bekynton at Eton College;
To be responsible for the timely and efficient preparation of all core feeding services whilst on shift within Bekynton and associated catering areas and venues within the College;
To assist in menu planning, ensuring the food production meets both Sodexo’s standards of Fresh Food from Scratch and Eton's expectation of delivering the very best food and service within the independent school sector;
To be a real foodie and inspire others around you to get excited about food and culinary creativity;
To advocate Food Safety and Health and Safety across all aspects of the business;
To be the kitchen Health and safety lead; liaising with the Bekynton Health and Safety champion and ensuring all documentation is completed and collated; to conduct Health and Safety training; to be responsible for the kitchen Health and Safety risk assessment; to have a zero tolerance towards accidents;
To ensure that food allergen procedures and processes are followed when on shift;
To ensure that all Food Safety and Health and Safety daily due diligence paperwork is completed to the standard required;
To be an Eton ambassador; recognise the ethos and vision of the College in order to be able to support the student environment and to optimise their performance, whether that be in the classroom, sports field or any co-curricular activity;
To be financially aware and astute – and work with the Head Chef to ensure commercial value in purchasing, giving value for money within budget parameters and to optimise cost saving and revenue generating opportunities to achieve budgets; to manage food wastage costs;
To Inspire, train and develop the kitchen brigade; to be involved in their appraisals and development plans; to address shortfalls in performance in a timely and professional manner; to assist with resource management (i.e. rotas) when required;
To assist the business at Dorney Lake when needed and build working relationships with the team there;
Support and develop the hospitality business working closely with the senior hospitality team; undertaking the lead chef role for functions when required;
Support the Head Chef with environmental projects and play an active role towards the objective of reducing our carbon footprint
To represent Eton and/or Sodexo at external events, including competitions;
To undertake any reasonable request from the Head or Exec Chef, member of the management team or Catering Director;
To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post;
Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion;
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should be:

Qualified to an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; Food Safety Level 3; Health and Safety min Level 2; Food Allergen certificated training;
An accomplished chef with a broad kitchen skillset with previous experience working at a similar level; ideally in an environment of volume catering;
Able to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff;
Excellent people management skills;
Flexible and able to work under pressure;
Organised and methodical in their approach to work;
Genuinely interested in and have a passion for great food;
Able to take pride in work and food produced;
Positive in their approach to work;
Self-motivated;
Able to use their own initiative;
Able to work effectively as part of a team;
Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills

About The College

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

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