Junior Sous Chef

The Vale Resort; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 32,213 - 39,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime payment

Free off-peak gym membership

Staff discount across the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group

Increased holiday entitlement with service

Long service awards

Friends and family discount

Free laundered uniform

Free car parking

Job summary

The Vale Resort in Pontyclun is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member responsible for assisting in team management and menu creation. The ideal candidate has experience in high-end establishments and strong food hygiene controls.

This permanent role requires flexibility and offers benefits like free gym membership and staff discounts. You should possess a passion for food and the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a four star or five star hotel or resort.
• Strong hygiene controls including HACCP.
• Experience with high end functions like weddings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in management and training of the kitchen team.
• Contributing towards menu creation.
• Working flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Teamwork and communication skills

Experience in culinary environment

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of food hygiene practices

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Salary: £35,793.06 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Vale Resort

About The Role

Working as part of the kitchen team, you will be responsible for assisting in the management and training of the kitchen team across the resort, whilst also contributing towards menu creation. The role requires flexibility to work 5 days per week between the Resort’s opening hours including evening & weekend.

About You

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience within a four star / five star hotel, resort or rosette restaurant. Ideally experienced in high end functions (weddings preferred). You will have strong hygiene controls including HACCP, allergen controls along with a Food Hygiene Certificate.

You Will Have

• Previous experience working in a restaurant or culinary environment
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for food, seasonal ingredients, and an eye for detail
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and safety practices

What’s In It For You

• Overtime payment
• Free off‑peak gym membership
• Staff Discount across the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group including discount on retail purchases, hotel accommodation and food and beverage.
• Increased holiday entitlement with service
• Long service awards
• Friends and Family discount
• Free laundered uniform
• Free car parking