Junior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary team in delivering high-quality dishes. The role offers opportunities for personal development and career progression in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including tips, discounts, and holiday perks.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef looking to advance.
• Strong knowledge of allergen management and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering shifts.
• Ensure food prep is done and dishes meet specifications.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Self-Motivated

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About the Role

You will 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
• 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.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and demonstrating 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 allergen management, kitchen essentials, and Food Safety best practices.

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