Junior Sous Chef

The Baker Collective; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday

Free team meals

Voucher £600 for site use

Paid overtime

Health & wellbeing program

Full training package

Job summary

The Baker Collective is seeking a talented Senior Chef-de-Partie or Junior Sous Chef who loves food, produce, and cooking, and who inspires those around them.

You will work across all kitchen sections, contribute to menu development, ordering, stock control, and daily operations. This role offers 40–45 hours over 5 days, with flexible days off and a range of shifts, plus extensive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years as a Chef-de-Partie, including sauce.
• Strong knowledge of produce and cooking techniques.
• Willingness to learn, seasonal cooking, supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Work in all sections of the kitchen - pastry, larder, sauce, garnish.
• Contribute to day-to-day operations including service, prep hygiene and close down.
• Contribute to ordering, stock control and kitchen standards.
• Contribute to the menu's development including weekly specials.

Skills

Chef-de-Partie experience

Sauce cooking

Produce knowledge

Kitchen teamwork

Job description

We have an opening for a talentedSeniorChef-de-Partie - JuniorSousChef - someone who loves food, loves produce and loves cooking and creating while inspiring those around them.

What You'll Do

Work in all sections of the kitchen - pastry, larder, sauce, garnish.

Contribute to day-to-day operations including service, prep hygiene and close down.

Contribute to ordering, stock control and kitchen standards.

Contribute to the menu's development including weekly specials.

Who You Are

You are a Chef-de-Partie in a quality kitchen cooking for at least 5 years including sauce.

You're have a strong knowledge and understanding of all produce and cooking techniques.

You want to learn more, cook seasonally using high quality ingredients, visit suppliers.

You're ready to step into a moreseniorrole and grow.

40 - 45 hours a week over 5 days.

2 days off each week together or if you prefer, separate.

A mix of shifts including 7.30am till 3pm, 9am till 4pm, 4pm till 11pm, 9am till 11pm with a two hour break.

Closed on 25 & 26 December each year.

28 days' holiday with extra days for loyalty.

Free team meals and drinks on shift.

A voucher worth up to £600 to spend in all The Baker Collective sites with friends and family.

Paid overtime on salaries.

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping & experiences.

24/7 health and wellbeing program with 24/7 GP Support.

Full training package: Food Safety, H&S, management programme

You will work for a company that

is committed to the development to its team, providing appropriate and varied learning opportunities

creates an environment where you are recognised for the job you do and your achievements

communicates fully about the company's performance, aims and plans and includes you in decision making

gives you full information about your role and provides you with the tools to facilitate success

nurtures a supportive team ethos within which to work

intends to make you proud to work for a successful, award wining and growing business.

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