Sous Chef – Healthy Eating Cuisine
Location: Westerhope, Newcastle
Hours: 5 days per week
Salary: £15.50 per hour
We are a small, friendly healthy eating cuisine based in Westerhope, and we are looking for an experienced and confident Sous Chef to join our team.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Sous Chef who enjoys working in a smaller kitchen environment and is confident taking responsibility when required.
The Role
You will work 5 days per week, including every Sunday and Monday.
On Sundays and Mondays, you will be responsible for running the kitchen independently, ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, food is prepared to a high standard, and all daily kitchen duties are completed.
For your other 3 shifts, you will work alongside and under the direction of our Head Chef.
Working Hours
Sunday & Monday: 7:30am – 4:00pmTuesday – Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Running the kitchen independently on Sundays and Mondays
- Preparing and cooking healthy, high-quality food
- Ensuring food is prepared consistently and to the required standard
- Organising your time and kitchen workload effectively
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
- Ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared for service
- Working effectively as part of a small kitchen team
- Following recipes, portion sizes and preparation standards
- Taking responsibility and using initiative when working independently
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working as a Sous Chef
- Is confident working independently and running a kitchen without the Head Chef present
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage their own workload
- Has excellent food hygiene and food safety standards
- Takes pride in producing high-quality food
- Works well under pressure
- Has a positive attitude and is a good team player
- Is flexible and dependable
- Must be available to work every Sunday and Monday
Previous Sous Chef experience is essential, as you will be expected to confidently take charge of the kitchen on Sundays and Mondays.
If you are an experienced Sous Chef looking for a role within a small, friendly and growing healthy eating business, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Sous chef: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
