Junior Sous Chef

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Junior Sous Chef for Sodexo, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment.,

• Ensure full compliance with statutory, company, and allergen safety regulations, including HACCP procedures.
• Support the smooth operation of core service and hospitality functions, collaborating with senior kitchen staff.
• Oversee food preparation, storage, and waste management, maintaining accurate records and temperature controls.
• Organise service areas, including setting up hotplates, arranging shams, and ensuring all crockery is ready for service.
• Lead pre-service briefings, delegate tasks proactively, and ensure all functions are set up for seamless service delivery.
• Prepare food with care, paying particular attention to customers' dietary requirements and allergies.
• Promote a positive team environment, foster good customer relations, and uphold the company's professional image.
• Monitor and record food safety checks, stock rotation, and waste, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist in managing costs, equipment maintenance, and ensuring the kitchen remains safe, clean, and fully operational.
• Supervise staff training, handle customer feedback, report incidents, and contribute ideas for menu development and special functions.
  
  Experience cooking on a large scale
• Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions
• Show ability to set standards and operate to the service standard criteria
• HACCP awareness
• To demonstrate a flexible attitude to working hours and promote a positive mental outlook to all aspects of work
• Be respectful of others at all times
• The desire and tenacity to adhere to procedures
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)
• NVQ level 3 in food preparation
Desirable
• Proven experience of managing client relationships
• Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team
• Personal innovation and creativity
• To show a hunger and passion for good food and the drive to make it achievable
• Good admin and telephone skills
• Flexible approach to the role and be self-motivated
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff
  
  Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.
  
  Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• No unsociable hours and public holidays off-including Christmas!
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn't just a job-it's a chance to be part of something bigger. If you're ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!