Jnr Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef – Don Padrino, Dundee

Salary: £29,000–£34,000 per year, depending on experience and skill level.

Don Padrino is an Italian Steak & Seafood Restaurant is looking for an experienced and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.

We’re looking for someone with a good level of kitchen experience, strong culinary knowledge and a genuine passion for food. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a busy kitchen, take pride in their work and be ready to take the next step in their career.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you’ll help maintain high standards across our steak and seafood menu, support the running of service and play an important role in keeping the kitchen organised, efficient and consistent.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead by example.
• A good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen standards.
• Someone reliable, motivated and able to work well as part of a team.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to support and motivate other members of the kitchen team.

The role:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Helping lead the team during busy services.
• Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation across all dishes.
• Overseeing food preparation, stock rotation and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising waste.
• Ensuring food safety standards and procedures are followed at all times.

About us

Don Padrino is a steak and seafood restaurant in the heart of Dundee, focused on delivering quality food and a great experience for our guests. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that takes pride in what they do and is keen to develop their skills further.

If you have the experience, knowledge and drive to help us deliver a high standard of food and service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed with your CV and a little information about your kitchen experience.

Pay: £29,420.00-£32,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person