Remote Sous Chef - Catering Development

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and skilled Remote Sous Chef to contribute to their innovative catering menu development. This unique position allows you to leverage your culinary expertise to create new dishes, refine existing recipes, and develop comprehensive recipe documentation, all from your home kitchen. You will collaborate closely with the Head Chef and product development team, focusing on taste profiles, ingredient sourcing, and cost-effectiveness for a wide range of catering services. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef passionate about culinary innovation and recipe creation in a flexible, remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new and exciting recipes, including detailed preparation instructions and plating suggestions.
• Test and refine existing menu items to improve quality, consistency, and cost-efficiency.
• Create comprehensive recipe documentation, including ingredient lists, measurements, and cooking methods.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef on seasonal menu planning and special event catering concepts.
• Research current food trends and ingredient availability to inspire new culinary creations.
• Ensure all developed recipes adhere to food safety standards and dietary guidelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a creative flair for developing new dishes and flavour profiles.
• Excellent understanding of recipe development, costing, and scaling for different production volumes.
• Ability to document recipes clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for communication, research, and document creation.
• A passion for food quality, presentation, and innovation in the catering industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Full remote working arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a growing catering business.
• Access to resources for culinary research and development.
• A creative and collaborative virtual work environment focused on culinary excellence.