Junior Sous Chef

Marriott London Heathrow; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel brand in London as a kitchen staff member, where you will ensure food safety and quality while supporting a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free Meals on Duty

Uniform Provided

Explore Discounts

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and safety compliance is essential.
• Training in food hygiene certificates is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in accordance with safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Serve food and communicate effectively with the kitchen team.
• Monitor food quality and manage portion control.

Skills

Food Safety

Portion Control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate

Food Allergy and Intolerance Training Certificate

Job description

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Are
you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a
dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently
recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team. We believe in creating
memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best:
to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know
their co-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.

What
is in it for you: In addition to
receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you
will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:

• Free Meals on
  Duty:Enjoy complimentary meals while
  at work.
• Uniform Provided:A professional uniform is supplied for all
  employees.
• Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers
  benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries.
• Pension Scheme:Participation in The People’s Pension.
• Employee Assistance
  Programme:Free and confidential
  support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health
  issues.
• Career
  Development:Opportunities for
  career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.
• Training and
  Development:Access to training
  programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails:

• Ensuring
  proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish for all dishes.
• Serving
  food (for example, soup, desserts, sides, entrees) in proper portions onto
  dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance.
• Informing
  Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items
  throughout the meal period.
• Preparing
  all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the
  HACCP guidelines.
• Following
  appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe
  for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and
  wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear.
• Following
  and ensuring compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures,
  such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labelling,
  cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain
  compliance, across all food-related departments and areas.
• Ensuring
  the quality of the food items and notifying manager if a product does not meet
  specifications.
• Monitoring
  the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to
  control food waste and ensuring that good food is not thrown away.
• Communicating
  any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service
  to guests.
• Operating
  ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
• Checking
  and ensuring the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using
  thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as
  fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and reporting issues or problems
  to facility management.
• Reporting
  maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or
  maintenance).
• Maintaining
  up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of
  responsibility, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitoring
  food quality while preparing food and throughout the day utilizing the HACCP
  forms and production charts.
• Preparing cold foods,
  including preparing salads, cold sandwiches, condiments, and dressings.

Safety and
Company Policies:

• Follow all company and
  safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs,
  accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
• Complete safety training
  and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and
  personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality
  of proprietary information.
• Communicate with others
  using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain
  positive working relationships with others.
• Support the team to reach
  common goals.
• Listen and respond
  appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to
  quality expectations and standards.

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

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene and
  Safety for Catering Certificate
• Food Allergy and
  Intolerance Training Certificate

Join us and be
part of a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth. Apply
today to start your journey with Marriott!