Junior Sous Chef

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Junior Sous Chef at our beautiful Cafe, Daylesford Brompton Cross, you will execute all dishes as per menu specs. Ideally, you’ll have worked in similar fresh food and restaurant environments, or you’ll simply have a passion for good food so that the basics come easily to you.

The role will require bags of stamina, and you’ll enjoy the fast pace of working in our kitchens. Your natural confidence will enable you to give calm and clear instructions during busy periods. You’ll be very organised and able to seamlessly coordinate your station.

SALARY: £15.12 Per hour
HOURS: Full time 48H

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to: Head Chef

FOOD

1. To execute all dishes as per menu specs.
2. To support the Sous Chef to deliver creative, seasonal, on-brand specials, highlighting produce from the farm.

SERVICE

1. To treat the produce with respect.

OPERATIONS

1. To ensure kitchen audit requirements are adhered to.
2. To support the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain a safe workplace.
3. To ensure the cleaning rota is followed and adhered to at all times.
4. To ensure kitchen equipment is well maintained, fully operational, and maintenance issues are reported and closed.

NUMBERS

1. To be fully aware of stock holding at all times and highlight to head chef/sous chef low stock levels.
2. To assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing the kitchen stock.
3. To assist the Sous Chef/Head Chef in managing the kitchen ordering to ensure full availability, minimum waste, and delivery of budgeted G.P.
4. To understand the importance of delivering payroll percentage.

PEOPLE

1. To assist in coaching junior chefs through training and development.
2. To act as a role model to the kitchen team in terms of work ethic, service quality, professional skills, etc.

This is not an exhaustive list but is an indicator of the typical tasks that will be required of you in your role.

YOUR OBJECTIVES:

1. To aid Head/Sous Chef in Food Tech internal standards to achieve a +85%.
2. To aid Head/Sous Chef in a 5-star scores on the doors - Local EHO.
3. To aid Head/Sous Chef in delivery of 72%.
4. Mentoring junior chefs & module sign-offs.
5. Complete and remain up to date with 100% mandatory training.
6. Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.
7. Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Strong cooking to a high standard across all sections.
• Can-do positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Be a supportive team member and help to nurture more junior chefs.
• A clear understanding of food safety and maintaining a hygienic workplace.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent to up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.