Senior Chef Supervisor

To undertake the daily running of the kitchen supervising members of the kitchen team and making sure all is done in accordance with the FSQMS and the best interest of Somerset Larder. To liaise with and implement the strategic operations commercial targets and deliver service performance under the direction of the culinary and operational leads.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead motivate supervise and nurture the wider team.
• Carry out all chef/kitchen activities under the direction of the Chef Manager
• Ensure the food service provision is carried out in accordance with all aspects of the Somerset Larder Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS) and any relevant legislation
• Liaise with and engage an operational team in building a proactive and positive relationship with the client associates and key stakeholders
• Monitor food production and service standards in line with policy standards ensuring that any issues are professionally addressed in a responsive and timely manner.
• Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure all kitchen facilities and all equipment are cleaned in accordance with the prescribed method and to the correct schedule.
• Act as support and provide relief for the Chef Manager in their absence
• Support a zero harm culture.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

Ability to work as part of a team

A flexible approach to working hours

Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

Keen to learn on the job

Hold Food Safety Level 3 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

Be honest and trustworthy

Able to work independently

Have a can-do approach

Planet

Hygienic approach and manner

Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Qualifications :

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 NVQ Level 2 or Commis Chef Level 2 or equivalent
• Food Safety Level 3 (or able to achieve on appointment)
• Health & Safety Level 2 qualification
• Basic COSHH

Additional Information :

Employee Benefits Menu

At Somerset Larder we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Heres a flavourful look at the benefits weve cooked up for our amazing team:

Generous Time Off

Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (31 days including bank holidays)

Pension Contributions with Extra Spice

Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics 5% from you matched with a hearty 5% from us

Life Assurance

Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind so you can focus on serving up excellence

Cycle Scheme

Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme perfect for working up an appetite!

Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits

When life serves up big changes were here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders

Tap into our 24/7 all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom loaded with resources on health finances legal advice and lifestyle tips a full menu of support options  

Christmas Shutdown

Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)

Learning Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities

Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.   

Access to Occupational Health

As a perk of being part of the HPC project you will have access to Health Partners the UKs leading provider of workplace health services

Refer a Friend Scheme

Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.

Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you

Each month we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond as nominated by their colleagues

Long Service Awards

Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries

Annual Team Awards

Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. Its our way of saying cheers to you!

This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.

Pre-Employment Screening

Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.

They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time