Junior Sous Chef

Loungers plc; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant chain in the North East of England is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You will ensure daily food preparation and prepare dishes to specification while working with high-quality ingredients. Ideal candidates will have previous experience and strong kitchen skills. The role offers benefits such as shared tips, paid breaks, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Shared tips

Paid breaks

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or a Chef ready for the next step.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and demonstrated kitchen skills.
• Knowledge of allergens and food safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily operations.
• Ensure food prep is completed for each shift.
• Prepare dishes according to specifications.

Skills

Chef skills (food prep hot and cold)

Good hygiene practices

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]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 spec.

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 in all three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of 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 Licenced 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 be able to 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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