Junior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Mon-Fri, 40h

Iss; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym membership

Uniform provided

Job summary

ISS is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Northampton (NN4 7SG). You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations, ensure consistent food quality and compliance with food safety standards, and help lead the team during service from 07:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proactive, flexible approach to delivering outstanding hospitality in a dynamic

Qualifications

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

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

NVQ Level 2/3 Cookery

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Food safety

Team development

Support to Head/Sous

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery

Job description

ISS is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Northampton (NN4 7SG). You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations, ensure consistent food quality and compliance with food safety standards, and help lead the team during service from 07:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proactive, flexible approach to delivering outstanding hospitality in a dynamic