Junior Sous Chef£30,000 per annumMedicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare checkExclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema ticketsHealth & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and ExpediaShopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping CardsMeals on dutyVodaphone discountsPension scheme and Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme23 days + BH\'s and additional day off for your birthday2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year backCompetitive and supportive family benefitsDay off for baby\'s first birthdayHoliday purchase schemeOn-going training & development and career pathwaysProfessional subscriptions paidFinancial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance productsWho We Are:Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world\'s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.We are culinary champions - it\'s what we do and it\'s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.Focused on ?doing the right thing\' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.We collaborate with some of the UK\'s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.More about the role:Newbury Catering is the joint venture with Levy UK, which manages and operates all event catering, hospitality and retail services at Newbury Racecourse. This is a, relatively, new contract and is a joint venture with Newbury Racing, a privately owned company.As our Junior Sous Chef you will be part of a full time team of 3 (currently 2) with a total brigade exceeding 50 (Chefs and KP’s) on busy race days.Racedays vary in size and can be from 1,500 to 20,000 with hospitality numbers up to 2,000+ across various restaurants and private boxes. Day to day food production for C&ETaking delivery of, recording of and safe storage of deliveries in line with company policyAdherence to company food safety including but not limited to, compliance with HACCP, recording/compliance to allergen policies, personal hygiene, accident reporting, maintenance reporting, adherence to safe working practicesManaging food waste in line with company and unit policyProviding coverage for the Nursery Chef during periods of holiday/sicknessAbout you:Proven experience in a similar quality environment and show good progression to a minimum of Chef de Partie rolePassionate about food and hospitality, with a natural flare for guest focus and quality of experience at all levels. An ability to work calmly under pressure, at Newbury we pride ourselves on the lack of conflict between front of house and back of house, particularly on busy days when ‘clients’ change requirements and both areas are under pressure. Willingness to ‘get involved’ and deliver beyond the norm – The requirements at a complex venue are never straight forward and the willingness of team members to adapt and step up rather than waiting for others to action is paramount to the teams successAt Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.
