Job role: Sous ChefLocation: ReadingSalary: £38,000-£40,000 per year plus overtimeShift Pattern: Monday-FridayHouston and Hawkes are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients at our contract in Reading.This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry. We ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.Sous Chef Duties: To manage the kitchen in the absence of the head chefSetting up the kitchen and ensuring all ingredients are fresh and in datePreparing ingredients, designing seasonal menu items, controlling and directing the food preparation processEnsure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by head chefFocusing on all customers including guests, staff and visitors and meeting dietary and allergen requirements whilst ensuring quality of food and serviceDemonstrate Personal Development. Sous Chef Requirements: A genuine passion for foodIndustry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments and innovationsAbility to work efficiently and competently under pressureExcellent time management and organisational skillsHigh level of self-motivation and not constrained by conventional time keeping706/2 or NVQ chef qualifications, or equivalentHonesty, transparency and consistency, someone who can gain and hold the respect of otherPersonal innovation and passionDemonstrative customer focu