Junior Sous Chef

Job Description86 Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join a dynamic catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-quality home-grown produce including Aberdeen Angus and Wagyu beef lamb fresh tomatoes chillies salad from the glasshouse and even their own cheese and butter.The catering team provides meals for up to 1000 residential students 7500 day students and 650 staff with a strong focus on fresh local ingredients and consistent quality.The RoleThe Junior Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen. Responsibilities include supervising staff maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation assisting with menu planning stock control and ordering and ensuring hygiene and safety standards are upheld.This role is ideal for a chef who wants to remain in hospitality but is seeking more regular hours without split shifts. The position is 37 hours per week typically scheduled between 7.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. across five days with only occasional evening functions.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development of junior staffMaintain food quality presentation and portion standardsCollaborate with senior chefs on menu planning and deliveryUphold service food safety and hygiene standardsAssist with stock control and monthly stock takesPrepare food in advance of service requirementsCandidate RequirementsCity & Guilds 7061/2 or Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)Minimum Level 2 Food Safety certificationProven ability to cook from scratch using fresh ingredientsExperience in high-volume kitchens ideally with banqueting exposureStrong knowledge of industry standards and regulationsBenefits35 days annual leave plus bank holidaysTwo-week festive and New Year closureGenerous pension scheme with a 20.8% employer contributionEnhanced sick pay (up to six months full pay depending on service)Access to the Pluxee reward schemeRequired Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Abinitio,Aerospace,Lighting,Litigation Paralegal,Client Services,IT Strategy Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 30292 - 31304