Junior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Sports Centre in Shropshire is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to support the Senior Sous Chef in delivering exceptional restaurant services. The role involves preparing meals for various events while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. Join us to contribute to community health and enjoy career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free membership at the Centre

Discounted Physio treatment

Staff meals

Free safeguarding training

Development and training opportunities

6% employer-matched pension contribution

Annual leave plus public holidays

Life assurance up to 2x salary

Qualifications

• Desirable to have Food Safety qualifications.
• Previous chef experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Sous Chef in restaurant services.
• Prepare and cook for customers, ensuring excellent service.
• Maintain a safe and professional working environment.

Skills

Food Safety

Customer Service

Cooking

Stock Ordering

Computer Literacy

Job description

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre, Shropshire, TF 9AT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 1pm to 9pm, 5 days out of 7, with weekend work required for functions and events.

About Us

At Lilleshall, our goal is to get more people active more often. We provide affordable access to sports and leisure facilities to support healthier, happier communities. We are a National Sports Centre, home to various National Governing Bodies of Sport, and also serve as a Conferencing and Event Centre.

Role Overview

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Senior Sous Chef in delivering the restaurant services at Lilleshall. Your responsibilities include preparing and cooking for our customers, ranging from small groups to larger parties, and ensuring excellent service.

You will help maintain a safe, fun, and professional working environment.

About You

The ideal candidate is passionate, enthusiastic, and committed to providing excellent service. It is desirable to have Food Safety qualifications, previous chef experience, knowledge of table service, stock ordering, computer literacy, and understanding of seasonality.

We host elite athletes, weddings, and corporate events, offering a balanced work-life environment.

Why Work With Us

Join us to make a meaningful impact in community health and enjoy opportunities for career progression, training, and development.

Benefits

• Free membership at the Centre plus discounted classes and facilities
• Discounted Physio treatment and staff meals
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check
• Development and training opportunities
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution
• Annual leave plus public holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x salary

Serco manages the recruitment process. We are committed to equal opportunities. Applicants may contact the Recruitment Team for additional support or queries.