Junior Sous Chef

The Lounges; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lounges is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality, fresh meals in a vibrant kitchen. You'll have the freedom to grow in a fast-paced environment that values great ingredients and customer-led cooking. Enjoy shared tips, paid breaks, and a variety of benefits including a 50% food discount and opportunities for personal development!

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food provided

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Loungefest staff party

Support via Licensed Trade Charity

Wagestream pay flexibility

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Sous Chef or comparable kitchen experience.
• Proficiency in fresh food preparation and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work independently and under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef in executing daily prep and cooking tasks.
• Ensure food quality meets specification and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Kitchen skills

Knowledge of allergens

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 making each dish to specification.

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% 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 Licensed Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunities 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 looking to take the next step in your career.
• You will ideally have experience 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 practices regarding allergens, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety.

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