Junior Sous Chef

Job Type:
Permanent
Job Sector:
Food, Beverage
Region:
London
Location:
London
Salary:
£35,000 to £40,000 per annum
Salary Description:
Up to £40,000
Posted:
28/01/2025
Recruiter:
Sodexo
Job Ref:
SDX/TP/245008/SL

Junior Sous Chef40 hours per weekUp to £40,000 per annumFulham Pier, Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, SW6 6HHThe Fulham Pier! is searching for a passionate and skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. With a state-of-the-art facility and a reputation for delivering extraordinary dining experiences, Fulham Pier caters to high-profile events, including football matches and large-scale functions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving kitchen environment, delivering up to 25,000 covers per event. The Junior Sous Chefwill play a vital role in supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in ensuring the seamless execution of service, menu excellence, and kitchen operations.What you’ll do:Culinary Excellence:Assist in preparing and delivering consistently high-quality dishes that align with Fulham Pier’s culinary standards.Support the development of seasonal menus and new recipes in line with market trends and event themes.Ensure precision in presentation and portioning across all menu items.Kitchen Management:Oversee specific sections of the kitchen to ensure smooth workflow and organisation.Ensure proper mise en place and ingredient availability for service.Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients, minimising waste.Leadership and Team Support:Mentor and supervise junior kitchen staff, providing training and feedback as required.Assist the Sous Chef in delegating tasks and maintaining an efficient kitchen during busy service periods.Foster a collaborative and motivated work environment, addressing challenges as they arise.Compliance and Safety:Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to food safety regulations.Conduct temperature and quality checks to ensure all food is prepared safely.Support compliance with health and safety standards across all kitchen operations.Event and Match Day Support:Adapt to high-pressure, fast-paced environments during events and match days, ensuring the kitchen runs seamlessly.⁠Collaborate with the culinary team to execute high-volume catering while maintaining quality standards.What you bring:Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen environment.Strong culinary skills, with a focus on consistent quality and presentation.Excellent organisational and time management abilities.Ability to lead and motivate junior kitchen staff while working effectively as part of a team.Knowledge of health and food safety standards, with certifications such as Level 2 Food Safety (or equivalent) preferred.⁠Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and match days as required.What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform supplied.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

Contact Details:
Sodexo
Tel: 01276 687 000
Contact: Chris Pollington
Email:

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