Sous Chef

We are looking for A Sous Chef Rate of pay: 15.01 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 06:00AM - 2:00PM Location: Trafford Park, M17 Immediate start Experience needed Mach Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to support the delivery of high-quality, efficient catering services within a busy UK manufacturing site in Trafford Park from Thursday 27 November till Friday 19 December. The role: This role involves high quality food preparation, compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining a smooth day-to-day operation that meets the needs of a fast-paced environment. Key Accountabilities: Culinary & Operational Duties Support the Head Chef with daily food Production Plan, Prepare, cook, and present dishes to agreed standards, ensuring consistency and quality. Manage kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent. Ensure cost-effective use of ingredients and minimise waste in line with budget targets. Compliance & Safety Maintain full compliance with UK food safety legislation (Food Safety Act, HACCP, allergen controls). Ensure the kitchen and equipment meet health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie within a high-volume environment (contract catering, manufacturing, hospitality, or similar). Strong knowledge of UK food hygiene standards and HACCP procedures. Level 2 Food Safety required; Level 3 Food Safety preferred. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards. Comfortable with early shifts typical of manufacturing site catering (optional). Personal Attributes Reliable, proactive, and solution focused. Strong leadership and mentoring capability. Passionate about quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism. Mach Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-02