Junior Sous Chef

Cambscuisine; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Site parking

Food & drink discount

Cycle scheme

Overtime pay / Time in lieu

Staff parties

Development plans

Job summary

Cambscuisine in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Junior Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef to build a reputation for outstanding food and strong team development.

You will be involved with food ordering, preparation, service delivery, stock control, and ensuring health and hygiene regulations are adhered to. The role includes supervising BOH in the Head Chef’s absence and contributing to a positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to manage stock, orders and cost controls.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and service.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff during shifts.
• Assist with stock control and ordering.
• Report issues to senior chefs.

Skills

Food prep

Stock control

Team development

Health & safety

Job description

What’s in it for you:

• Part of the Cambscuisine group that has a strong family culture, amazing people, gorgeous venues, and a supportive senior management team.

• Work life balance

• 46,000-48,000 OTE

• Site performance bonus.

• Fast focused development.

• Paid Overtime or Time in Lieu (Individuals Preference).

• 50% off food & drink in all Cambscuisine sites.

• Tech Scheme.

• Cycle Scheme.

• Opportunities for growth and development with personal development plans and leadership training with Purple Story the home of operational excellence.

• Additional qualifications - Mental Health First Aid, & Fire Marshal

• Epic summer and Christmas Staff parties.

• Off road onsite parking.

• A paid walking trip up the mountains for two days with our MD.

• Site visits to our suppliers.

• Up skill sessions workshops.

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef who will work closely with the Head Chef in developing a reputation for offering outstanding food and developing the team. You will be involved with food ordering, preparation, delivery, stock control, team development, and ensuring health and hygiene regulations are adhered to. You will be responsible for BOH in the absence of the Head Chef and have experience working in a similar environment as a Sous Chef, a ‘can do’ attitude, and a real passion for people.

Junior Sous Chef Responsibility

• Support daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Assist in supervising kitchen staff during shifts.
• Support stock control and ordering as directed.
• Report operational issues to senior chefs.