Junior Sous Chef

ISS UK Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym membership

Uniform provided

Job summary

ISS UK Limited is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous in daily kitchen operations within a modern campus dining environment. You will help maintain high food quality, lead a developing team, and ensure strict food safety standards.

The role runs Monday to Friday with 07:00-15:30 shifts, permanent contract, and attractive onsite facilities including free parking and gym membership. Uniform provided, great team culture and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership potential and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Customer focused, proactive and flexible approach.
• Exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Strong food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Coordinate kitchen sections and support smooth service execution.
• Supervise and coach Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control standards.
• Support stock management, ordering, rotation and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen and health & safety requirements.
• Assist with hospitality events, executive dining and special functions.
• Lead service in the absence of the Sous Chef when required.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Customer focused

Food safety compliance

Team development

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery or equivalent experience

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £15.86

Monday - Friday

20 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym membership

Uniform provided

Overview

Set within a modern campus environment where wellbeing and great food go hand in hand, the dining experience is built around fresh ingredients, varied menus, and exceptional service.

As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, strong team performance, and full compliance with food safety standards.

It’s a role for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, leading by example, and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding hospitality in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

The Role

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Coordinate kitchen sections and support smooth service execution.
• Supervise and coach Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control standards.
• Support stock management, ordering, rotation and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen and health & safety requirements.
• Assist with hospitality events, executive dining and special functions.
• Lead service in the absence of the Sous Chef when required.

About You

• NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership potential and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Customer focused, proactive and flexible approach.
• Exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Strong food safety compliance.
• Effective support of Head Chef and Sous Chef.
• Positive kitchen culture and team development.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.