Sous Chef

ISS; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace experience company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to prepare high-quality food and deliver exceptional catering services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for great-tasting food, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications, and strong hygiene knowledge. This permanent role offers a flexible working pattern and a competitive hourly rate. It's an exciting opportunity to excel in a supportive environment focused on personal development and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for great-tasting food.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene principles.
• Committed to delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Deliver outstanding catering services.
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene.
• Uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Strong understanding of food hygiene

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Timekeeping and reliability

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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 a development-focused environment. As a Sous Chef with ISS UK, you’ll take the lead with food preparation in our kitchen and help 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, we 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.

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.