Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef, Helmsley

Job Description

Assist the Sous/Head chef in the planning, organising and control of the day-to-day operation of the department ensuring the established standards of performance are maintained and total customer satisfaction is achieved, whilst maintaining costs in line with budgets. To assist the Sous/Head Chef in ensuring HACCP is in place.

• To assist the Sous/Head Chef in supervising all food preparation and production
• Keep the kitchen as clean as possible with a weekly rota.
• Ensure good communication throughout the kitchen department at all times.
• Deputise for the Sous/Head Chef in their absence.
• To assist the Sous/Head Chef in delivering training sessions to the kitchen team.
• To adhere to the Food Allergens Regulations.

Skills, Competencies and Responsibilities:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an eye for detail and the ability to use own initiative
• Customer focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional levels of guest service
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Highly motivated with a drive to succeed to be the best.
• To prepare, cook and serve food as specified and ensure this meets the appropriate specification, constantly striving for quality and consistence.
• To ensure that all working areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Assisting the Sous/Head chef in supervising food preparation and production.
• Assisting the Sous Head chef to ensure HACCP is in place to ensure due diligence.