The Black Lion Hotel & Restaurant in Lampeter to recruit a Sous Chef to work alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities.

Tasks will include…

• Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
• Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
• Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
• Supervising all kitchen stations
• Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Being responsible for health and safety
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.

Applicants will need the following qualifications to apply…

• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
• Competent level of English spoken and written.

Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include…

• City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering
• NVQ Level 2
• Level 3 Food Safety Awards.