Junior Sous Chef : Jeanie Marshal Foods

Job Purpose Statement:  A Junior Sous Chef operates as the assistant to a Sous Chef. Following the Head Chef’s specifications & guidelines. The Job incumbent will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing JMF customers satisfaction, taking into account JMF standards, new industry trends and cost considerations.

Main Accountabilities:

• Operates as the assistant to a Sous Chef. Sharing all the responsibility of the Sous Chef.
• Helping to run the kitchen with the Sous chef when the Head Chef is absent
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets JMF quality standards
• Ensure that the team produce high quality products both in design and taste
• Help in the preparation of all food
• Help manage and order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Help manage food storage
• Comply with and enforce all Hygiene and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with colleagues and customers
• Adhere to the values of the company
• Keep up to date regarding industry trends in R & D, food production technologies, planning and food trends
• In the absence of the Sous Chef ensure the continuity of the daily workings of the department.

This is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

• A flair with ingredients
• Apprenticeship or Certification from college or culinary school
• Excellent culinary skills
• NVQ qualifications
• City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery desirable
• BTEC HND in professional cookery desirable
• A foundation degree in culinary arts desirable
• Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP)
• A passion and love of ingredients
• Ability to multi-task and work in a calm manner when under pressure 
•  Ability to communicate a clear sense of direction and lead by example
• Strong people management skills in order to motivate and bring out the best in people
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Structured approach to work focused on getting results, keeping targets and meeting schedules
•  Ability to anticipate and intervene to recover a situation in a timely and constructive way when needed
• Demonstrate a consistent level of flexibility