Junior Sous Chef

Lounges; Chorley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant group in the UK is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef. Your role involves managing kitchen prep and ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates are motivated, team players with experience in kitchen skills and food safety. Enjoy perks like shared tips, paid breaks, generous staff discounts, and opportunities for personal development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Days off during Christmas and Boxing Day

Employee support via Licenced Trade Charity

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or similar role.
• Good chef and kitchen skills including food prep and hygiene.
• Ability to work at pace with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure proper prep work is done for each shift.
• Follow specifications for each dish.

Skills

Chef skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Team player

Knowledge of Food Safety

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]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.

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.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 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 supplier)
• 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

What you'll bring :

• You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their 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 practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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