Job Description:

Salary: £35,681-£43,984 pa, (inclusive of the Oxford Weighting Allowance), dependent on experience.

New College are recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Junior or Senior Sous Chef to complement our friendly catering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented chef to develop their culinary and leadership skills and to engage in a wide range cooking styles within our modern and fully equipped kitchen.

Main duties include the preparation and cooking of food for a wide cliental base to a very high standard whilst playing a key role in helping organise and supervise the team so that food production and service run smoothly.

A commitment to produce high quality cuisine, manage complex dietary requirements and to lead in a busy kitchen environment is essential along with a positive professional attitude.

• 40 hours per week working 5 out of 7 days with regular alternate weekends off
• 30 days holiday including the festive period, plus bank holidays
• Mainly straight shifts if desired with focus on positive work-life balance
• Training opportunities
• Generous contributory pension scheme, meals on duty, uniform provided & laundered
• Full CV with a covering letter required for all applications
• New College is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Essential skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification/equivalent or higher.
• High level of experience of working in a relevant management/leadership role.
• Intermediate Level Food Hygiene Certificate and relevant food hygiene and safety legislation knowledge.
• Ability to produce a wide variety of dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and other restricted diet meal types.
• Proven ability in the management of food allergies.