Junior Sous Chef

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

12/21/2024

Location: DuxfordHours: 5 days out of 7 on a rota, 40 hours per weekSalary: £33,629

We’re looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our team in Duxford. If you have a love for creating exceptional dishes and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a positive team environment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality.
• Manage stock levels, minimize waste, and contribute to cost control.
• Flexibility to deliver excellence across different dining settings.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £33,629 per annum.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• Opportunity for career development and growth.
• Work-life balance with a 5 out of 7 days rota.
• Free meals while on duty.
  
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a similar Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie role.
• Excellent culinary skills with a creative approach to food.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
  
  

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
  
  

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength!