Sous Chef - Nuneaton - Compass Group UK : Job Details

Sous Chef - Nuneaton

Up to £15.00 per hour (DOE)

Monday - Friday role!

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Sous Chef for our dedicated catering team in Nuneaton, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients.

If you are an innovative and creative Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

About the role

• Services: Breakfast, lunch, vending and hospitality
• Assist the Chef Manager in managing daily kitchen operations
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Serving customers at the counter and operating the till during service times
• Support menu planning and innovation, ensuring a diverse and exciting culinary offering
• Maintain impeccable standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness
• Efficiently manage inventory, control costs, and minimize waste
• Step into a leadership role in the absence of the Chef Manager, ensuring seamless service

About You

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• A passion for delivering outstanding food and customer service.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food trends, dietary requirements, and modern presentation techniques.
• Experience in working to an achievable GP
• Stock and Waste control experience
• Understanding of food management systems HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens and Manual Handling.

About us

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

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces 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 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:

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digi care – Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• On-going training & development and career pathways

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 wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!