Junior Sous Chef

jobs24.co.uk; Ely; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team where your passion for real cooking will shine! In this role, you'll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring that every dish is crafted to perfection using high-quality ingredients. You'll be responsible for food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and fostering effective communication within the team. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their culinary career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Enjoy shared tips, paid breaks, and a fantastic discount on food from day one, along with numerous perks that make this position truly rewarding.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef seeking advancement.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen essentials and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare fresh ingredients and ensure dishes meet specifications.
• Maintain hygiene standards and adhere to food safety practices.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knife skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily operations.
• Prepare fresh ingredients and ensure all dishes are made to specification.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Adhere to food safety practices and allergen management.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef looking for career advancement.
• Proven skills in food preparation (both hot and cold) and knife skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work at pace with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen essentials and food safety.

Benefits:

• 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.