Junior Sous Chef

Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa; Austhorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals. The ideal candidate should have experience working with fresh ingredients and a passion for cooking. Responsibilities include managing kitchen sections, ensuring food safety, and contributing innovative ideas. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

Wagestream access to wages

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working as a Chef.
• Ability to manage a section in the kitchen.
• Commitment to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef in kitchen management.
• Produce high-quality food from scratch.
• Manage food ordering and storage effectively.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Flair for cooking

Team player

Innovative ideas

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to help drive our skilled kitchen team. As Junior Sous Chef you are a vital part of our brigade and will support the Sous & Head Chef. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef. Your day to day;

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Sous Chef with the management of the kitchen in line with the Head Chef's direction
• Producing a high standard of food from scratch for all of our menus
• Managing a section in our kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients
• Eliminating wasteful or unprofitable practices
• Ensuring food safety standards are adhered to
• Helping with the ordering and storage of food supplies

Qualifications & Requirements

You should have experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential. Having innovative ideas and the ability to implement them is important as a Junior Sous Chef. Proven previous experience is essential. If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you. You will enjoy sharing your knowledge with junior members of a team but will also look to those around you to grow your own skills. It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking advancement in their career. We can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies that will develop your skills as you journey up the ladder. You will have an eye for detail and be able to multi task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment