Junior Sous Chef
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £14.44 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA |
| Cwmni: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SDX/TP/2068095/147667 |
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Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
Salary:£14.44 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (7-3 or 12-8)
Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Junior SousChef for Sodexo, you'll lead innovation, drive food quality standards for market leading results. You'll promote and maintain a positive Food Safety and Health and Safety culture within the team.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do:Oversee food production during and after service and ensure all tasks are done to the company standard
Supply Chain Management- Carry out food ordering efficiently when required working with stores supervisor
Effective managing of food waste, and recording of data on a daily basis
Support with recruitment, induction and develop talented employees within the kitchen
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals at all levels within the School and Sodexo.
Assist the catering management in interviewing, recruiting, inducting, and management of staff according to the needs of the site and within the procedures laid down by the company and/or School.
To have special regard to the welfare of your team and to organise regular and effective staff briefings/ team huddles
To carry out any reasonable request by a member of the management team
Essential:
Experience cooking on a large scale (1000–2200 students)
Experienced Chef who has operated in a busy kitchen, with all round knowledge of cooking processes, food preparation and finished dishes.
Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service times
Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent
Some knowledge of numeracy to support with recipe building
Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player
Strong ability to increase individuals’ effectiveness through leadership, motivation, communication, coaching and training
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to set and maintain standards
Desirable:
- Ability to review problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions / approaches
- PC literate
A dynamic and supportive work environment
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!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
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.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.