Junior Sous Chef in Bicester - CV-Library

Are you a Junior Sous Chef with experience working in high end establishments? If YES, we'd love to hear from you!
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Role: Junior Sous Chef
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (45 hrs over 5 days) + overtime
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LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
✔ All candidates must have a valid UK driving licence
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PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
✔ A minimum of 2 years experience in similar Junior Sous Chef role
✔ Must be experienced working with fresh, seasonal produce
✔ Should offer strong client management and customer service skills
✔ Ideally will have experience leading and motivating teams of staff
✔ Requires experience working in high-end, fine dining settings
✔ Must be confident on food safety and HACCP requirements
✔ Candidates with a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification are preferred
✔ Other food preparation or health and safety qualifications are desirable
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BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
✔ Must have excellent communications skills
✔ Should be a determined, motivated, and resilient individual
✔ Excellent team player who can also work well independently when required
✔ Should be passionate about delivering top quality food
✔ Able to multitask and prioritise business needs effectively
✔ Should be disciplined and keen to learn new skills
✔ Enthusiastic and willing to contribute ideas to the menu
✔ Able to effectively engage and motivate teams of staff
✔ Experienced and adaptable within fast-paced, pressured environments
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WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
* Effectively supporting with all tasks across a multi-site business
* Typically working the breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner service
* Consistently maintaining strict hygiene and cleanliness standards
* Ensuring full compliance with company policy and UK law
* Preparing and cooking seasonal and other menu items as required
* Overseeing all production, stock, and operational kitchen concerns
* Helping to creatively and professionally plate dishes
* Stock management including placing new supplier orders
* Complying with health and safety regulations at all times
* Creating and implementing new food concepts and menu items
* Responsible for designing menus and assigning costs to products
* Assisting with cleaning the kitchen and food preparation areas
* Correctly labelling, storing and, rotating stock as required
* Helping to guide, train, and develop junior members of the team
* Recognising and supporting with training needs within the team
* Managing catering needs for business events and functions
* Creating and implementing change initiatives across the business
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COMPANY PERKS AND BENEFITS
✔ Flexible overtime availability
✔ Competitive company pension scheme
✔ 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
✔ Access to free meals during your break
✔ Life insurance cover and 24/7 wellbeing support
✔ Free on-site employee parking
✔ Excellent team dynamic and working environment
✔ Career progression support and opportunities
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Whilst we aim to provide valuable feedback to all candidates who apply for our roles, please understand this may not be possible during busy periods. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds - every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. VR Recruit Ltd T/A Workmate Agency acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Please visit our website for more information on our services