Sous Chef - Staff Kitchen

Sodexo; Towcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Towcester is seeking a Sous Chef to deliver exceptional food and service across fast-paced outlets. The ideal candidate will have operational experience in high-volume catering and a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate. Offering a competitive salary of £32,000-£35,000 per year, this role provides clear career progression and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and development programmes

Potential overtime opportunities

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Proven operational experience in high-volume retail catering environments.
• Hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate with strong knowledge of HACCP and COSHH.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality food in accordance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the turnaround of 400+ lunches daily.
• Conduct daily food safety checks and ensure allergen compliance.
• Collaborate closely with kitchen and store teams to maintain smooth service.

Skills

Operational experience in high-volume retail catering

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Food preparation and presentation

Stock management

Food safety checks

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

As a Sous Chef focused on high-volume within the staff canteen, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional food and service across fast-paced outlets and large-scale events. If you thrive in lively environments and love managing the turnaround of 400+ lunches daily, this is the perfect role for you.

• Proven operational experience in high-volume retail catering environments
• Hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate with strong knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
• Prepare and present high-quality food in accordance with company standards
• Manage stock levels efficiently to minimise waste
• Conduct daily food safety checks and ensure allergen compliance
• Collaborate closely with kitchen and store teams to maintain smooth service
  Competitive salary of £32,000-£35,000 per year (£615-£673 per week based on 40 hours), with potential overtime opportunities
• Clear career progression into senior chef roles or specialisms within retail catering
• Supportive, dynamic team environment with excellent training and development programmes
• Enjoy working within a respected company committed to quality and teamwork