Junior Sous Chef

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Epsom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Epsom is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef. The role involves preparing fresh dishes and maintaining high standards of food safety. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include paid breaks, staff discounts, and holiday perks.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef looking for advancement.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and display good kitchen skills.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily operations.
• Prepare and cook dishes to specification.
• Work independently with limited supervision.

Skills

Chef skills

Good communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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