Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Junior Sous Chef to join this large brigade located in an educational setting in the heart of Cambridge. Shifts are straight shifts 37.5 hrs per week.

As a Junior Sous you will be responsible for overseeing the culinary operations and ensuring the smooth running of our kitchen and be a pivotal member of the team, reporting directly to the Sous and Head Chefs. If you have a passion for food, excellent leadership skills, and a strong background in food preparation and hospitality, we want to hear from you!

This role is varied and challenging, we need a Junior Sous who likes the variety and style in food service, a chef that enjoys both function and restaurant style cooking.

Responsibilities for the Junior Sous Chef:

- Supervise and coordinate all aspects of food production in the kitchen

-Ensuring all food stations are staffed appropriately by chefs, ready for service promptly, and maintaining impeccable food presentation throughout the mealtime

- Regularly inspecting all food stations during meal hours to ensure food availability, presentation, and cleanliness of the service area.

- Collaborate with the team to create innovative and delicious menu items
- Adhering strictly to all HACCP and Food Safety protocols.
- Monitor inventory levels and place orders for ingredients and supplies as needed

Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery
- Basic food hygiene qualification

- Understanding of HACCP & COSHH

Skills:
- Safe preparation and variety of cooking methods and have the ability to mentor junior members of the team
- Ability to motivate staff with a positive and happy demeanor
- Self motivated and with a passion for the hospitality industry and desire to continue learning

If you are an experienced chef with at least two years experience working with in supervisory role within a professional kitchen, have the ability to work as part of a large team, are responsible and an effective communicator please get in touch!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £33,462.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Chef: 5 years (required)
• Cooking: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VR/02005

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