Junior Sous Chef

Loungers plc; Kendal; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Kendal is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You'll ensure the kitchen operates smoothly by preparing fresh dishes to specifications and contributing to a vibrant working environment. Ideal candidates possess strong kitchen skills and experience with fresh ingredients, along with a commitment to food safety standards. Enjoy competitive perks and opportunities for growth in an expanding culinary business.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Pension scheme

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef looking for growth.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and demonstrate kitchen skills.
• Knowledge of allergens and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering shifts.
• Ensure food prep is completed to specification for service.

Skills

Kitchen skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Food safety knowledge

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 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 across all three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Competitions and incentives (like an all-expenses-paid trip with our supplier)
• 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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