Junior Sous Chef

Thwaites; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will support the Sous and Head Chef, ensuring high-quality dishes are prepared from fresh ingredients. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career progression, with support for gaining nationally recognized qualifications. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing your culinary knowledge while learning from experienced team members. If you have a flair for cooking and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Wagestream access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking with fresh ingredients is essential.
• Ability to manage a section and produce high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef in managing the kitchen effectively.
• Produce high standard dishes from scratch for various menus.

Skills

Cooking from scratch

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Innovative ideas

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to help drive our skilled kitchen team.

As Junior Sous Chef you are a vital part of our brigade and will support the Sous & Head Chef. Spending your days serving delicious food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Head Chef.

Your day to day;

• Supporting the Sous Chef with the management of the kitchen in line with the Head Chef’s direction
• Producing a high standard of food from scratch for all of our menus
• Managing a section in our kitchen cooking from fresh ingredients
• Eliminating wasteful or unprofitable practices
• Ensuring food safety standards are adhered to
• Helping with the ordering and storage of food supplies

Who are we looking for?

You should have experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. We have recipes you must follow but a flair for cooking is essential.

Having innovative ideas and the ability to implement them is important as a Junior Sous Chef. Proven previous experience is essential. If you are a team player who is committed to achieving the very best, this could be the role for you.

You will enjoy sharing your knowledge with junior members of a team but will also look to those around you to grow your own skills.

It's a great opportunity for someone with a natural drive for excellence who is seeking advancement in their career. We can support you to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our academies that will develop your skills as you journey up the ladder.

You will have an eye for detail and be able to multi-task. The menu in our busy business varies greatly, but it doesn't matter if a guest orders a full breakfast or a three-course meal, we want to ensure they have a high-quality experience and want to return.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment