KYN
hospitality
JuniorSousChef
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“Junior Sous Chef at KYN. Skills: kitchen standards, health and safety, food safety, team management, resident care. support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen. delivery of consistent, high quality, delicious and nutritious dishes to our residents”
What You'll Achieve.
delivery of consistent, high quality, delicious and nutritious dishes to our residents; maintain the high standards that have been set; ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained; drive consistency of our food offering; ensure menus are delivered to the agreed specification; deliver a seamless service to our residents; ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams; ensure the team adhere to all kitchen service standards; ensure statutory requirements are met; exceed expectations and consistency in every role or task undertaken; ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum; ensure portion controls are adhered to; ensure statutory requirements are met; maintain and adhering to the robust food safety management system; ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment; ensure that all data and information in relation to resident’s dietary requirements are accurate, up to date, secure and confidential
Industry & Context.
proof of right to work in the UK, enhanced DBS check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
experience of working within a 4–5-star hospitality venue, proven track record of delivering and maintaining kitchen standards at the highest level – keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment, communication and influencing skills, an approachable manner, an eye for detail, ability to drive standards that not only meet but exceed expectations and elevate the lives of our residents, trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient, continuously striving for excellence, proof of right to work in the UK, consent to an enhanced DBS check
What You'll Do.
support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen
delivery of consistent
delicious and nutritious dishes to our residents
take full responsibility of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef
maintain the high standards that have been set
ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented in line with KYN’s exceptional standards
ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained
drive consistency of our food offering
ensure menus are delivered to the agreed specification
be organised and have high attention to detail
monitor health and safety
compliance and procedures
ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams
ensure the team adhere to all kitchen service standards
take Invoices of all deliveries
support the teams in understanding the menu and ingredients
ensure mise-en-place is carried out in kitchen to meet forecasted demands
record temperature checks on food and in storage areas
maintain high standards of working practices in terms of personal appearance and working methods
be committed to building relationships with our residents and fully understanding their needs
effectively manage and oversee stock in the kitchen
hazards and wear and tear occurring within your areas of work
store food items correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage
complete the opening/closing checklists on a daily basis
maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner
ensure all security and control procedures are strictly adhered to
exceed expectations and consistency in every role or task undertaken
ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum through stock rotation and ensuring portion controls are adhered to
ensure all stock is stored and rotated correctly
recording temperature checks of food commodities
report any variances so they can be rectified immediately
coach the relevant team members in these standards
support them in maintaining and adhering to the robust food safety management system
ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils
understand and respect our residents’ privacy
ensure that all data and information in relation to resident’s dietary requirements are accurate
secure and confidential
take an active role in the coaching
and development of the team
lead by example and act as a role model to the kitchen team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
support the Head Chef and Sous Chef; ensure the team adhere to all kitchen service standards; support the teams in understanding the menu and ingredients; coach the relevant team members; take an active role in the coaching, training, and development of the team; lead by example and act as a role model to the kitchen team; communicate, liaise, and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
communication and influencing skills
Full Job Description
**Junior Sous Chef – Permanent Contract** **£20.30 per hour, 40 hours per week** KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD **About KYN** KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices. KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London. We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality. **About the opportunity** As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for: * To support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and the delivery of consistent, high quality, delicious and nutritious dishes to our residents * To take full responsibility of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef and maintain the high standards that have been set * To ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented in line with KYN’s exceptional standards * To ensure all dishes are prepared and presented in line with KYN’s exceptional standards * To ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained * To drive consistency of our food offering and ensure menus are delivered to the agreed specification * To be organised and have high attention to detail which enables the team to deliver a seamless service to our residents * To monitor health and safety, compliance and procedures to ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams * To ensure the team adhere to all kitchen service standards in every task they undertake * To take Invoices of all deliveries * To support the teams in understanding the menu and ingredients so they can articulate this effectively to our residents, their family members, and gues
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