Junior Sous Chef

The Lounges; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, preparing fresh dishes and ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene. The role offers opportunities for career progression and is accompanied by competitive perks and benefits.

Benefits

Tips shared equally among the team

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Emotional and practical support via Licenced Trade Charity

Company pension scheme

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and demonstrate kitchen skills.
• Knowledge of allergens and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily food preparation.
• Ensure all dishes are made to specification and on time.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Self Motivation

Food Safety

Job description

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-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 specification.

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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