Here at Spartan Recruitment, we are recruiting for an experienced Junior Sous Chef on behalf of our client.
This is a full-time permanent position, based on a 37.5hr per week contract.
Salary is £32,000 per annum.

Employees benefits:

• 25 days plus bank holidays annual entitlement (pro-rata for Part-time position)
• Extra day’s holiday every two years, up to a maximum of 30 days holiday in total
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Meal on duty if available (daily allowance)
• Uniform provided when required for the role
• Training and development opportunities
• Medicash health plan (after 3 months of employment)
• Annual bonus scheme (varies and subject to end of year financial results)
• Recruitment incentive (1.5% of the starting salary of your referral)
• Social activities (e.g., end of year celebrations, garden parties, away days, etc.)
• Long Service Awards (gifts from 10 to 40 years of service)

Duties required/included:

Under the direction of the Executive Head Chef:

• Oversee (across all areas of the kitchen) the preparation, cooking and presentation of food
• Contribute to the creation of new menus working alongside the Executive Head Chef, Deputy Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef
• Ensure high levels of food safety standards and working practices within the kitchen are maintained, adhered to, and in accordance with current regulations
• Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Head Chef, Deputy Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in their absence
• Assist the Kitchen Administrators in the creation and placing of food orders in accordance with the needs and requirements of the business and ensuring minimal wastage
• Liaising with suppliers and providing cover for this process in the administrators’ absence
• Manage and assist the receipt and storage of all provisions - ambient, fresh and frozen, in accordance with current food hygiene regulations including correct stock rotation and storage

Essential criteria:

• City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Equivalent
• Level 3 Supervising Food Safety Award
• Allergens awareness training
• A thorough understanding of COSHH & HACCP

Possessing relevant qualifications and experience with an exceptional track record of delivering to the highest standards is essential, and also be genuinely passionate about your career.
If you believe that this role is the one you’ve been looking for, please apply today!

Please refer the Job description for details