Junior Sous Chef

Loungers plc; Hexham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Hexham is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary team. You will assist in preparing quality dishes with fresh ingredients while maintaining high standards of hygiene. This role offers competitive perks, including tips, paid breaks, and substantial discounts on food. Ideal candidates are experienced chefs looking to advance their careers in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food 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

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef looking for career advancement.
• Ability to demonstrate kitchen skills including food prep and hygiene.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering shifts.
• Ensure daily preparation of dishes.
• Maintain kitchen standards regarding hygiene and safety.

Skills

Fresh ingredients experience

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-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 support 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 opportunity 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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