Sous Chef

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of Ireland & the UK’s most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food, great coffee and putting our team members and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef for Central Production Unit in Bray. 

Location: CPU Bray

Rate of pay: €17.00-€21.00 per hour DOE

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, working 5 days a week including Sundays. 2 Days off. Roster in rotation weekly. 

Key responsibilities

• Menus & Budgets: Assist Head Chef in the development of menus & control food costs & waste.
• Food preparation: Support Head Chef in managing team & assist with preparing, cooking, and packing lunch for distribution.
• Kitchen organization: Support Head Chef in managing team & assist with keeping the kitchen organized and tidy and ensure produce matches orders.
• Cleaning and maintenance: Support Head Chef in managing team & assist with cleaning stations and disposing of expired food.
• Learning and development: Support Head Chef in managing team & assist with communicating kitchen responsibilities, developing chef teams skills, and improving culinary knowledge amongst the team.
• Other duties: Work with all departments on communicating & following company policies.
• Health and safety: Ensure food is handled and prepared safely and comply with health and hygiene regulations. Have HACCP Food Safety Certification & knowledge is required and excellent hygiene standards.
• Communication: Interact with all departments and Managers to ensure effective running of production.
• Experience: Have a background in a CPU or busy kitchen environment focusing on a high standard.
• Individual: Be able to manage a team of people while also being self-driven to achieve company KPIs.

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
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers