A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join Rocket Food’s events team in delivering world-class hospitality for our clients. At Rocket we love to “Revel in the exceptional” – being excellent at what we do and having fun whilst doing so. We are always on the lookout for development opportunities, moments to grow, while helping our colleagues reach their potential and opening the door to the next opportunity. You will be provided with a tailored development plan and training opportunities to develop your career. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:To work as a leading member of the kitchen brigade. Planning, ordering, Mis en place and production of food. Running of events, dinners for 400, stalls and bowls up to 800. To assist the Head Chef with the smooth running of Rocket kitchen. To support, guide and train chefs both permanent and casual. Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:To report for duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform and protective clothing and adhering to specified grooming standardsTo help with the daily management of the Rocket events kitchen by assisting the Head Chef To work within the Rocket HACCPs guidelines, taking responsibility that all chefs and porters work within these boundaries To minimize waste of any food products always, with accurate ordering & product management of prep & par levelsTo ensure that the kitchen areas are kept safe, and any dangerous or hazardous areas are dealt with quicklyTo ensure that operating equipment is kept clean, respected, and is looked after to avoid any avoidable breakagesTo work cleanly and tidily always, and ensure the team are working using best practicesTo maintain good working relationships with all other colleagues and motivate the teams around you both in the kitchen and front of house, maintaining Rocket’s ‘team spirit’Ensure the brigade is following and implementing HACCP and cleaning schedules, deep cleaning and meeting current legislationTo ensure that recipes and standards are always maintained, and that dishes are replicated with consistencyMonitor and check the work carried out by all chefs, teaching, developing and inspiring junior chefs & team membersTo produce the volume of orders on a day-to-day basis in a set time in the most efficient wayOrder all ingredients working within the budget and striving always to source the best productAssist with producing and serving tastings at the unitA clear understanding of allergens KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Ordering and MEP lists for dinners and bowl food events All ingredients ordered in line with trade & budgeted revenue for events, ensuring profitabilityManagement of stock including advanced prep and freezer management to ensure levels are correct and in dateEnsuring prep is completed to the specified specs and in the allotted timesManagement of a team of chefs to produce food to meet the company’s specificationsPacking and sending of jobs ensuring everything is correctRunning of events with a team of chefs, ensuring quality, timings and specifications are met Responsibility for ensuring that all chefs adhere to the policies and guidelines in each venue, with correct equipment and cooking procedures met. Each event is correctly set up and broken down respecting the venueOrdering MEP and production of lunchesSupport senior kitchen team with upkeep of food alert & safeguard, training, data recording and actioningOverseeing maintenance log, reporting problems to Head Chef for approval of repairs and actioning, prioritising workInput of ideas and development of seasonal menus with the Head Chef OUR BENEFITS: Trend setting package, including profit share bonus, expenses & per diemsHoliday entitlement that increases with length of service25% Pocket Rocket DiscountFree Staff Lunch (at HQ)Social & well-being events and activitiesVast array of training and development opportunitiesEmployee referral bonusCompany pension schemeEyecare AllowanceVariable Taxi policy for event servicesEmployee Assistant Programme available 24/7, 365 daysAviva DigiCare+ Workplace Healthcare with annual health checks, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical OpinionGym and Health Club DiscountsCommunity Online AcademyHundreds of Free online Learning opportunitiesFinancial Wellbeing supportSalary Finance OptionsLife AssuranceSharebuy Scheme – tax-efficient investment optionReferral scheme bonusesPartnered Car Scheme with VauxhallDiscounted UK Stays & Venue CollectionAnd more! HOW ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES MONITORED?You will have regular catch-ups with your line manager, and twice-yearly appraisalsClick here to learn more about Rocket Food
