Sous Chef

ISS Facilities Services; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Gateshead is seeking a Sous Chef to prepare high-quality food and deliver exceptional catering services. You will need to have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong food hygiene understanding, and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers a stable career with a focus on development in a diverse and inclusive workplace. The role includes a flexible working pattern and a competitive hourly rate of £13.22.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards it) or an equivalent cookery qualification.
• Genuine passion for creating great-tasting food.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene principles.
• Ability to build positive relationships and excellent communication skills.
• Motivated individual with a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Deliver outstanding catering services both in and outside the kitchen.
• Meet deadlines and ensure prompt meal service.
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene.
• Uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Strong understanding of food hygiene principles

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent cookery qualification

Job description

Sous Chef

Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Birtley , DH3 2QX
Hours of work: 35.5
Working Pattern: Monday 6.45 till 2.30 , Tues & Wed 7 till 2.30 and Friday 6.45 till 11.30 - can be flexible. Breakfast & Lunch Service Mon-Thurs and Breakfast only on Fridays.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.22

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for food and development-focused environment. As a Sous Chef with ISS UK, you’ll take the lead with food preparation in our kitchen and helping to deliver an exceptional service to our customers.

ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company offering a wide range of tailor‑made services for customers throughout the public and private sectors, enabling you to grow your talents as a representative of a people focused, market leading brand.

The Role

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food
• Deliver outstanding catering services both in and outside the kitchen
• Meet deadlines and ensure prompt, efficient meal service
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene and keep all areas clean and organised
• Uphold our health and safety standards, ensuring a safe and secure working environment
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider ISS team to help create an exceptional experience for colleagues and customers

About You

• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards it) or an equivalent cookery qualification
• A genuine passion for great-tasting food
• Strong understanding of food hygiene principles
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• A motivated individual with a desire to succeed
• Committed to delivering high‑quality service with strong attention to detail
• Supportive, helpful, and a positive team player
• Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.