Sous Chef

Job Description – Sous Chef

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Pub Manager
40hpw
Permanent
£26,375.00 - £32,293.00

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.

Landmarks is an independent specialist college for young people with learning disabilities
and difficulties.

We require a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team to help us provide high quality food at
reasonable prices. You will also need to have an interest in training others, because our pub
is fundamentally a training environment where our learners are taught the skills and
knowledge necessary to enter the hospitality and catering trade.

We require someone with a can-do attitude and who can inspire others to be their best.

You will work from The Archer in Rainworth, but from time to time you may be asked to
visit our other sites so that you can liaise with colleagues who contribute towards the food
offer at the pub.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South
Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF. Landmarks has several satellite
provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and an operating hospitality and catering
facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable the college to provide a range
of personal and vocational training opportunities.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

•  Support the Head Chef by contributing ideas to for new menus , ensuring the best

possible GP is achieved

•  Lead kitchen teams and shifts in the absence of the Head Chef
•  Run service to a high standard
•  Ensure the Kitchen is maintained to high professional standards, as well as ensuring

all paperwork is completed accurately for EHO
•  Ensure the kitchen is inspection ready at all times
•  Link with the teaching team to ensure the skills learners develop are captured and

celebrated

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•  With the General Manager and Head Chef raise the profile of The Archers’ work and
support marketing events in order to recruit future learners and new customers
In the absence of Head Chef you will be required to order and collect stock,
ensuring the best possible value in terms of cost and quality.

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•  Carry out the duties and requirements of the post in compliance with Landmarks
Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection and
other policies and procedures.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may
be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which
applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Essential Criteria

1.  Qualifications & Training

o  NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent culinary qualification.
o  Food Hygiene Level 2 or higher.

2.  Experience

o  Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within a high-paced,

professional kitchen environment.

o  Experience in preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes.

3.  Skills & Abilities

o  Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food

safety standards.

o  Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
o  Ability to work under pressure and in high-temperature environments.
o  Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with kitchen and

front-of-house staff.

4.  Personal Attributes

o  High attention to detail, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.
o  Passionate about food and cooking with a commitment to maintaining high

standards.

o  Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the kitchen and restaurant.

5.  Knowledge
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In-depth knowledge of food allergens, dietary requirements, and health and
safety legislation.

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Desirable Criteria

1.  Qualifications & Training

o  Additional culinary or hospitality-related qualifications.
o  Leadership or management training in a hospitality context.

2.  Experience

o  Previous experience working in a kitchen team of similar size or larger.
o  Experience with menu development and assisting in planning new dishes.
o  Knowledge of sourcing quality ingredients and managing supplier

relationships.

3.  Skills & Abilities

o  Ability to manage stock levels and minimise waste.
o  Proficiency in using kitchen equipment and understanding of latest culinary

trends.

4.  Personal Attributes

o  Proactive in seeking continuous improvement and staying updated on

industry best practices.

o  An interest in mentoring or training junior kitchen staff.

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata – 52 week employees).

Landmarks  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  our  learners.  All
offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory
(you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more
information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms
and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246
433788.