Junior Sous Chef

Loungers plc; Matlock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Matlock is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen team in preparing fresh dishes to specification. Ideal candidates will have strong chef skills, experience with fresh ingredients, and knowledge of food safety practices. This role offers various benefits, including shared tips, paid breaks, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Personal development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Existing Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef looking to advance.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and kitchen skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in food preparation.
• Ensure dishes are made to specification for service.

Skills

Fresh ingredient experience

Good 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 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 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 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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