Junior Sous Chef

Dakota Eurocentral; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Discounts on stays and dining

Referral bonuses

Extra holiday day on anniversary

Uniforming

Job summary

Dakota invites applications for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. You will work in a busy service, supporting Head and Sous Chef and leading aspects of service.

The role requires at least 4 years cooking in a high calibre restaurant and at least 1 year in Senior CDP or Junior Sous. Training in food hygiene level 2, HACCP, and allergens; ability to prepare fish and meats.

We offer a positive culture with development, meals on duty, discounts, and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years professional cooking experience in a restaurant of high calibre.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous.
• Trained in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens (training provided).
• Experience in preparing fish and meats.
• Demonstrates passion for quality food; hardworking and a team-player.
• Enthusiastic and promotes a culture of positivity.
• Flexible with shift patterns and business needs.
• Has researched our brand and desires to be part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Be confident in a busy service and support across kitchen areas.
• Support Head and Sous Chef in running kitchen and leading service.
• Prepare and cook dishes per Head Chef specification across all menus.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front of house teams.
• Train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open, improving environment.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene; maintain high audit scores.
• Continue to learn and improve as a professional Chef.

Skills

Team player

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Willing to train juniors

Food safety awareness

Education

Food hygiene level 2+

HACCP knowledge

Allergens awareness

Job description

We are seeking a creative Chef and hard-working individuals to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Junior Sous Chef.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be confident in working a busy service and display a willingness to support across different areas of the Kitchen.
• Supporting the Head and Sous Chef in running aspects of the Kitchen including leading a smooth and busy service.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
• Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
• Have a passion and display a willingness to train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement.
• Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation following best practice at all times and leading the team to do so consistently. Complete due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores.
• Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of 4 years professional cooking experience in restaurant of a high calibre.
• A minimum of 1 years experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous.
• Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, although full training will be provided.
• Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
• Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
• Be hardworking and a team-player.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

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