Junior Sous Chef

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary establishment in the United Kingdom seeks a Junior Sous Chef to assist in delivering high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring all preparations are done and maintaining kitchen standards. The role offers competitive perks including paid breaks, staff discounts, and opportunities for personal development in a fast-growing business.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Emotional and practical support

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef looking for growth.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and good hygiene practices.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily preparations.
• Ensure each dish is made to specification.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Chef/kitchen skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of Allergens and 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.

• You are probably an existing a 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.
• 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