Junior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Reigate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Junior Sous Chef, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This position offers the opportunity to work with fresh ingredients and develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like shared tips, staff meals, and a generous discount across all brands from day one. With a focus on personal development and career progression, this role is perfect for those looking to advance in a fast-growing business. Experience the joy of teamwork and creativity in the kitchen while enjoying a balanced work-life with ample time off.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Annual staff party

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef or Junior Sous Chef with strong culinary skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing dishes and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knife Skills

Food Hygiene

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Join Our Team as a Junior Sous Chef

We are looking for a dedicated Junior Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You'll assist in preparing dishes to specification, ensuring smooth kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

The Benefits

• Tips shared equally across the team based on hours worked
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food across all three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Opportunities for competitions and incentives, including trips with our suppliers
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Annual staff party - Loungefest
• Support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Chef or Junior Sous Chef seeking to advance their career
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and strong chef skills (food prep, hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, hygiene)
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Self-motivated, able to work at pace with limited supervision
• Knowledge of allergens, kitchen essentials, and food safety best practices

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