Junior Sous Chef — Fresh Café Kitchen, Fast-Paced Team

Green & Fortune Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Staff Discounts

Holiday Allowance

Volunteer Day

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Learning & Development

G&F Support Scheme

Hospitality Action

Job summary

Green & Fortune is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to support the daily production of our café food offer for museum visitors in London. You’ll prepare fresh, high‑quality dishes, including salads, sandwiches and grab‑and‑go items, following recipes and presentation standards.

You’ll work at pace to plan production, manage stock, ensure food safety and allergen controls, and contribute ideas for seasonal dishes.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen/café/deli/bakery experience is desirable.
• Comfortable working at pace and following prescribed specifications.
• Good eye for presentation and strong organisational skills.
• Understanding of food hygiene and allergen awareness.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to a busy operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce fresh café food, including salads, sandwiches, paninis, soups and other grab-and-go items.
• Follow recipes, specifications and presentation standards to ensure quality and consistency across the offer.
• Plan and organise daily production to ensure products are fresh, well presented and available throughout service.
• Work efficiently to meet production volumes and deadlines, particularly ahead of busy museum periods.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients correctly and help minimise food waste through careful preparation and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, including allergen procedures and correct food storage.
• Support the wider kitchen and café team during busy periods and contribute to a smooth and well organised operation.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes and new café products, helping us keep the offer fresh, appealing and relevant to our visitors.

Skills

Kitchen skills

Food safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Green & Fortune is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to support the daily production of our café food offer for museum visitors in London. You’ll prepare fresh, high‑quality dishes, including salads, sandwiches and grab‑and‑go items, following recipes and presentation standards.

You’ll work at pace to plan production, manage stock, ensure food safety and allergen controls, and contribute ideas for seasonal dishes.