Junior Sous Chef

Sodexo; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Shrewsbury. You will oversee food production, manage waste, and support staff development. Ideal candidates have large scale cooking experience and a passion for food safety. This role offers a dynamic work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training provided

Unlimited mental health support

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience cooking on a large scale (1000–2200 students).
• Knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation.
• Good communication and team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production and ensure tasks meet company standards.
• Manage effective food waste and data recording.
• Support staff development and recruitment.

Skills

Large scale cooking experience

Pressure handling

Recipe following

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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)

Weekend on weekend off

Staff workplace meals provided

Exceptional Sodexo benefits

Great discounts & Recognition

Potential progression within Sodexo

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 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

What You Bring

• 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

What We Offer

• 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.