Night Sous Chef

Sodexo Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Night Sous Chef, where your culinary skills will shine! In this dynamic role, you'll prepare exquisite menu items, uphold the highest hygiene standards, and ensure exceptional customer service. Collaborate with a passionate team and contribute to innovative culinary experiences. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, this is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of something greater. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant kitchen environment, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar craft role.
• Holds relevant food safety qualifications and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily menu items to the required standard.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and follow food safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef for events and functions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Hygiene Standards

Customer Service

Education

706 1 & 2 qualifications or equivalent

City & Guilds, NVQ, food allergen course

Health and Safety Certification

Job description

Night Sous Chef

Location: London, W2 6BD - Full time

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Night Sous Chef to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation.

What you'll do:

1. Prepare daily menu items to the required standard, ensuring correct quantities and timely service.
2. Follow HACCP and Sodexo guidelines for food safety, with accurate record-keeping.
3. Maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen, completing all daily documentation as required.
4. Collaborate with the Head Chef on buffets/functions, including those outside regular hours.
5. Provide prompt and efficient customer service, reporting any feedback or incidents to the Head Chef promptly.

What you'll bring:

1. Holds 706 1 & 2 qualifications or equivalent (essential).
2. City & Guilds, NVQ, food allergen course, health and safety, food safety.
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar craft role.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Strong team player with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
6. Passionate about food, with a professional and hygienic appearance.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Sodexo UK and Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies.

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations, and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.