Junior Sous Chef

Loungers plc; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing restaurant group in Northallerton is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to assist in kitchen operations and food preparation. The role offers an opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients and support the Head and Sous Chefs in delivering exceptional dishes. Ideal candidates will have experience in working with fresh foods and demonstrate strong culinary skills. Great perks include tips, staff meals, and discounts from day one.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Junior Sous Chef or be an experienced Chef looking for advancement.
• Experience with fresh ingredients is essential.
• Demonstrable kitchen skills (food prep, cleaning, knife skills).

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering 14 shifts.
• Ensure preparation is done for each day.
• Make each dish to specification.

Skills

Team player

Food preparation skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of Food Safety

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 make 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% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 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 supplier)
• 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 a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
• You will ideally have experience of 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 practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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