Junior Sous Chef

Hospitality & Retail Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their restaurant. This role offers no evening shifts, providing a healthy work-life balance, with 28 days holiday, free meals during shifts, and paid overtime opportunities. Applicants ideally have experience as a Chef De Partie, willing to assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. A perfect opportunity for growth within the catering industry.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free meals during shifts

No evening shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, ideally as Chef De Partie or similar.
• Ability to work in a team and support senior chefs.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Sous Chef / Head Chef to ensure smooth operations.
• Produce high-quality menus.
• Assist in kitchen and food safety documentation.
• Cover for Head Chef as needed.

Skills

Menu production to high standard

Food safety practices

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you tired of working unsociable shifts?

A well-known company renowned for their quality and friendly service are seeking Junior Sous Chef to permanently join their RESTAURANT.

With no evenings shifts and Christmas Day, Boxing Day and easter Sunday off you also receive a fair share of weekends off too. This JUNIOR SOUS position provides an excellent opportunity for you to do the job you love whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance!

Salary: £24,000
Shift times – Straights with evenings off.
Contracted hours: 36 hours - 45 hours a week, plus paid overtime.

Other benefits include:

• 28 days holiday per year, rising with service
• Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Easter Sunday off
• Free meals whilst on shift
• All food is freshly prepared and uses the best ingredients!

About you:

As Junior Sous Chef, you will work with the Sous Chef / Head Chef to ensure the day to day operation of the restaurant runs smoothly and customers are equally delighted by both our service and food.

Other responsibilities include:

• Produce menus to high standard
• Using food and cleaning order sheets
• Ensuring due diligence documents are accurate and up to date
• Overseeing the whole kitchen to cover the Head Chef on occasion

This is an ideal step for an Chef De Partie looking to take their next career step!

If you would like the opportunity to grow within the catering industry- APPLY TODAY!