JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Planet Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to assist the Executive Head Chef in maintaining high food quality standards. In this full-time role situated in Oxford city centre, you will supervise kitchen shifts, manage food safety compliance, and train junior team members. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role or a strong desire to progress from Chef de Partie. The position offers competitive remuneration and a vibrant working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance.
• Ability to lead a shift and motivate a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise shifts to ensure food quality and timely service.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of food safety

Organisational skills

Job description

Location: Oxford city centre
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £37,500

About the Role

We are recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to support the Executive Head Chef in delivering high‑quality food, including fine dining. You will supervise kitchen shifts, maintain food quality and safety standards, and support the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise shifts to ensure food quality, consistency and timely service.
• Manage allergen controls and food safety compliance during your shift.
• Assist with food ordering, stock control and cost management.
• Ensure HACCP and COSHH procedures are followed and signed off each shift.
• Assess dishes for taste, presentation and quality before service.
• Implement and monitor cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.
• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and apprentices.
• Maintain effective communication with front‑of‑house and management teams.
• Open and close the kitchen, ensuring all checks and documentation are completed.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance.
• Ability to lead a shift and motivate a kitchen team.
• Passion for delivering consistently high food standards.

INDCOM

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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