Junior Sous Chef

jobs24.co.uk; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving restaurant group as a Junior Sous Chef, where you'll support the culinary team in delivering exceptional dishes. This exciting opportunity allows you to work with fresh ingredients, honing your skills in a vibrant kitchen environment. You'll be part of a passionate team that values real cooking and high-quality food. With shared tips, paid breaks, and generous discounts, this role offers not just a job but a chance to grow in a fast-paced, supportive atmosphere. If you're self-motivated and eager to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Best staff party - Loungefest

Emotional and practical support

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef looking to advance.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver quality dishes.
• Prepare fresh ingredients and maintain kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Chef skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Knowledge of allergens

Food safety practices

Job description

You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in your career.
• You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef / kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices).
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of best practices when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Calico Lounge and become part of one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK. You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.
• Paid breaks.
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked.
• 50% discount on food in all three brands from day one.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata.
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers).
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest.
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity.
• Power over your pay with Wagestream.
• Company pension scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business.