Junior Sous Chef
Location: Northampton, NN4 7SG
Hours of work: 40
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £15.86
Benefits
20 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Free onsite gym membership
Uniform provided
Overview
Set within a modern campus environment where wellbeing and exceptional food go hand in hand, our dining experience is built around fresh ingredients, varied menus, and outstanding customer service.
As a Junior Sous Chef, you will play an integral role in supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You will help to maintain consistently high standards of food quality, lead and develop team members, and ensure full compliance with food safety procedures and operational standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, leading by example, and inspiring others while delivering outstanding hospitality in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
The Role
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
- Coordinate kitchen sections to ensure the smooth and efficient running of service.
- Supervise, coach, and support Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs, and Kitchen Assistants.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
- Support stock management, ordering procedures, stock rotation, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen, health and safety, and company procedures.
- Assist with hospitality events, executive dining, and special functions.
- Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Sous Chef when required.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment that encourages development and continuous improvement.
About You
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support colleagues.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
- A customer-focused, proactive, and flexible approach to work.
- A passion for producing food of the highest quality and presentation standards.
- A thorough understanding of food safety, allergen management, and health and safety regulations.
- The ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to fostering a positive kitchen culture and supporting the development of others.
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. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
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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 proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
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.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
To find out more about what we do go here - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
