Junior Sous Chef

Sodexo Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company based in Greater London is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary team at Fulham Pier. This exciting role involves preparing high-quality dishes, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly in a high-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have strong culinary skills and knowledge of food safety. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a focus on employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Unlimited mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Discounts scheme

Retirement plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills focusing on consistent quality and presentation.
• Ability to lead and motivate junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing high-quality dishes.
• Support seasonal menu development.
• Oversee kitchen sections for smooth workflow.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Culinary skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Description

• Job Title: Junior Sous Chef
• Location: Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH
• upto £45,000 per annum Salary + Flexible benefit
• Flexible shifts working 5 over 7 rotas

Job Introduction

Step into South-West London’s newest riverside destination. Fulham Pier, set on the banks of the Thames beside Craven Cottage, is home to vibrant food markets, premium hospitality spaces and luxury boutique hotel and spa. With a state-of-the-art culinary facility and a reputation for delivering extraordinary dining experiences, we cater to high profile events from matchdays and VIP occasions to large-scale functions serving up to 25,000 covers per event.

Fulham Pier is now searching for a passionate and skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen brigade. In this pivotal role, you’ll support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering seamless service, consistently excellent menus and smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-end environment. If you’re hungry to grow, excited by volume and quality in equal measure, and want to be part of a thriving team at one of London’s most exciting new venues, this is the opportunity to make your mark.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in preparing and delivering consistently high-quality dishes that align with Fulham Pier’s culinary standards.
• Support the development of seasonal menus and new recipes in line with market trends and event themes
• Oversee specific sections of the kitchen to ensure smooth workflow and organisation
• Mentor and supervise junior kitchen staff, providing training and feedback as required.
• Assist the Sous Chef in delegating tasks and maintaining an efficient kitchen during busy service periods.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to food safety regulations.
• Conduct temperature and quality checks to ensure all food is prepared safely
• Adapt to high-pressure, fast-paced environments during events and match days, ensuring the kitchen runs seamlessly.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to execute high-volume catering while maintaining quality standards.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills, with a focus on consistent quality and presentation.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate junior kitchen staff while working effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and food safety standards, with certifications such as Level 2 Food Safety (or equivalent) preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and match days as required.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About SodexoLive!

At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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