Job Introduction
Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
Salary: £ per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (7-3 or 12-8)
Weekend on weekend off
Staff workplace meals provided
Exceptional Sodexo benefits
Great discounts & Recognition
Potential progression within Sodexo
Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Junior Sous Chef 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 standard
* Supply Chain Management- Carry out food ordering efficiently when required working with stores supervisor
* Effective managing of food waste, and recording of data on a daily basis
* Support with recruitment, induction and develop talented employees within the kitchen
* Establish 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 huddles
* To carry out any reasonable request by a member of the management team
What 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 times
* Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
* Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
* NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent
* Some knowledge of numeracy to support with recipe building
* Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player
* Strong ability to increase individuals’ effectiveness through leadership, motivation, communication, coaching and training
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to set and maintain standards
Desirable:
* Ability to review problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions / approaches
* PC literate
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Full training and protective uniform provided
* No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
* 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!
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.
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