Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!Location: Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BASalary:£14.44 per hourHours: 40 hours per weekWorking Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (7-3 or 12-8)Weekend on weekend offStaff workplace meals providedExceptional Sodexo benefitsGreat discounts & RecognitionPotential progression within SodexoAre you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Junior SousChef for Sodexo, you'll lead innovation, drive food quality standards for market leading results. You'll promote and maintain a positive Food Safety and Health and Safety culture within the team.Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.What You'll Do:Oversee food production during and after service and ensure all tasks are done to the company standardSupply Chain Management- Carry out food ordering efficiently when required working with stores supervisorEffective managing of food waste, and recording of data on a daily basisSupport with recruitment, induction and develop talented employees within the kitchenEstablish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals at all levels within the School and Sodexo.Assist the catering management in interviewing, recruiting, inducting, and management of staff according to the needs of the site and within the procedures laid down by the company and/or School.To have special regard to the welfare of your team and to organise regular and effective staff briefings/ team huddlesTo carry out any reasonable request by a member of the management teamWhat You Bring:Essential:Experience cooking on a large scale (1000–2200 students)Experienced Chef who has operated in a busy kitchen, with all round knowledge of cooking processes, food preparation and finished dishes.Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service timesExperience following recipes in a professional kitchenStrong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparationNVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalentSome knowledge of numeracy to support with recipe buildingGood communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team playerStrong ability to increase individuals' effectiveness through leadership, motivation, communication, coaching and trainingExcellent time management and organisational skillsAbility to set and maintain standardsDesirable:Ability to review problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions / approachesPC literateWhat We Offer:A dynamic and supportive work environmentCompetitive salary and benefitsFull training and protective uniform providedNo unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing supportEmployee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal supportDiscounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefitsCareer progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeshipsCycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunitiesAt 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!Apply today and help us create a brighter future!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.