Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen in Corporate Catering

Sodexo Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Royston is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering an outstanding corporate catering offer across a busy site. You will lead a kitchen team, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, manage stock and costs, and deputise when the Head Chef is away.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Join a dynamic team at a renowned site, with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to a high-quality dining experience for staff and

Qualifications

• Professional Cookery qualification (706/2, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) is required or expected.
• IOSH qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high standards of food quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, production and presentation of high-quality food with consistency.
• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations and deputise in their absence.
• Supervise, coach and develop the kitchen team to maintain a positive environment.
• Manage stock, ordering, food costs and ensure food safety compliance.
• Support hospitality events and continuously seek quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen management

Stock control

Kitchen operations

IOSH qualification

Sous Chef experience

Organisational skills

Education

Professional Cookery qualification (706/2, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

IOSH qualification

Job description

Johnson Matthey in Royston is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering an outstanding corporate catering offer across a busy site. You will lead a kitchen team, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, manage stock and costs, and deputise when the Head Chef is away.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Join a dynamic team at a renowned site, with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to a high-quality dining experience for staff and