Junior Sous Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform

Unlimited mental health and wellbeing支

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and cashback schemes

Career progression and apprenticeships

Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Shrewsbury School, a large independent school with diverse dining environments. You will lead the kitchen brigade, deputise for the Head Chef when needed and contribute to exceptional food and service standards across multiple settings.

You will drive menu development, maintain quality at volume and support recruitment, training and ongoing development of the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Food Production or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a busy professional kitchen.
• Experience with large-scale catering operations and maintaining quality at volume.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop kitchen team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production during and after service, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to high standards.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required and support the kitchen operation.
• Bring creativity and flair to the food offer for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Work across different catering environments, from dining halls to events and fine dining.
• Support food ordering and liaise with Stores Supervisor to ensure right products at the right time.
• Monitor and manage food waste and identify efficiency improvements.
• Lead recruitment, induction, training and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Chef experience

Food safety

Education

NVQ 2 Food Production

Job description

Location Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA

Salary£14.94 per hour

Working Pattern 5 days out of 7 (Weekend on, weekend off)

At Sodexo, we’re looking for an ambitious and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Shrewsbury School, a prestigious independent school with a vibrant and diverse catering operation.

This is much more than a traditional school kitchen. You’ll be part of a large-scale operation serving around2,200 pupils and staff, across multiple catering environments, from busy student dining to smaller events, hospitality and fine dining.

You’ll have the opportunity to bring your creativity to the menu, develop your leadership skills and play an important role in maintaining exceptional food and service standards.

Working closely with the Head Chef and wider management team, you’ll help lead the kitchen brigade, support the development of talented chefs anddeputise for the Head Chef when required.

If you're ready tolead from the front, inspire your team and make your mark, this could be your next opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Oversee food production during and after service, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required, taking responsibility for the kitchen operation and supporting the team to deliver an excellent service.
• Bring creativity, innovation and flair to the food offer, helping to create memorable experiences for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.
• Work across different catering environments, from large-scale student dining to smaller events, hospitality and fine dining.
• Support food ordering and work closely with the Stores Supervisor to ensure the kitchen has the right products at the right time.
• Monitor and manage food waste, recording data and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Work with the Head Chef and wider management team to achieve strong financial and commercial performance while maintaining quality.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and development of kitchen team members.
• Lead by example, motivating and coaching colleagues to achieve their full potential.
• Organise effective team briefings and huddles, keeping colleagues informed, engaged and supported.
• Build strong working relationships with pupils, school staff, visitors, colleagues and Sodexo management.
• Help maintain a positive Food Safety and Health & Safety culture across the kitchen.
• Set, maintain and continuously improve standards of food quality, cleanliness, presentation and service.
• Identify opportunities to improve the operation and introduce new ideas
• Carry out any reasonable request from the management team to support the smooth running of the operation.

What You Bring:

You’ll ideally have:

• NVQ Level 2 Food Production or equivalent.
• Proven experience working as a chef in a busy professional kitchen.
• Strong all-round knowledge of cooking processes, food preparation and finished dishes.
• Experience working with large-scale catering operations and the ability to maintain quality at volume.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop other members of the kitchen team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to set standards and ensure they are consistently maintained.
• A flexible approach and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Good understanding of food safety, health & safety and allergen requirements.
• Basic numeracy skills to support recipe building, ordering and commercial awareness.
• A passion for fresh food, creativity and delivering memorable customer experiences.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

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