Junior Sous Chef – Lead in Busy Kitchen & Events

Serco; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Chef uniform provided

Reduced-price colleague meals

Employee benefits and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme and well

being support

Job summary

Serco is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy kitchen environment at our leisure facilities in Newport. The role is permanent, full-time (39 hours per week) with shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends to support events and functions.

You will help deliver high-quality dishes, supervise staff, maintain food safety standards and contribute to guest experiences for athletes, conferences and functions. Competitive pay and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Food safety qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Confident supervising and supporting colleagues in a busy kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes in line with recipes, specifications and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements, including temperature monitoring and safe food storage.
• Supervise, coach and develop kitchen colleagues, helping to build a positive and high-performing team environment.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Supervisory skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility with shifts

Education

Food safety qualification

Job description

Serco is recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy kitchen environment at our leisure facilities in Newport. The role is permanent, full-time (39 hours per week) with shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends to support events and functions.

You will help deliver high-quality dishes, supervise staff, maintain food safety standards and contribute to guest experiences for athletes, conferences and functions. Competitive pay and benefits on offer.