Sous Chef - Didcot

What you'll be doing:

Sous chef - Didcot

Monday - Thursday 6am - 2.30pm, Friday 7 am - 3.30pm 

£31,320 per annum

Spice Up Your Next Career Move!

Are you a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef looking to showcase your skills and creativity? Join our dedicated catering team in Didcot where you’ll craft exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a role that balances culinary passion with career development, all within the UK’s leading food service company.

What You’ll Do:

• provide support with hospitality and events 
• Step in for the head chef during absences, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
• Assist the head chef in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus
• Share responsibility for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards
• Maintain excellence in food quality and customer service, ensuring high standards are met
• Collaborate with the head chef to manage kitchen areas and team performance

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience at Sous Chef level, demonstrating culinary expertise and leadership
• experience in hospitality and events
• A passion for innovation, creating remarkable dishes that leave a lasting impression
• Strong teamwork skills, fostering collaboration with chefs and kitchen staff
• Adaptability to thrive in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced environment
• Genuine enthusiasm for the culinary world and a drive to continually improve
• Professionalism that upholds the high standards and values 

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful &planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!