Sous Chef

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef at YBS Yorkshire Drive.

 Location: Yorkshire Building Society

Rate of pay: £32,000-£35,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

To assist the Head Chef in the organisation and management of the kitchen and kitchen team and deputises in the absence of the Head Chef. Responsible for the provision of quality seasonal food in a contemporary style in line with the Gather & Gather brand whilst maintaining all standards of quality, food hygiene and health and safety. Contributes to the achievement of all budgetary targets and provides high standards of customer service. To work on a shift basis as required by the business.

• To produce food which is seasonal, of known provenance, locally sourced in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers.
• To deputise in the Head Chef’s absence.
• To assist the Head Chef in developing and planning menus that are in line with client and customer expectations at the relevant site.
• To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard and in line with the Gather & Gather Brand
• To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus being prepared and where necessary identify shortages and instigate action to source ingredients.
• To deliver all hospitality requirements and design bespoke hospitality menus
• To communicate with the relevant parties all requirements for planned menus and order necessary ingredients.
• To undertake stock ordering and stocktaking as necessary
• Inform Head Chef of supplier quality issues

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers