Bring Your Passion for Food to Sodexo at Sevenoaks School!Ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Join Sodexo as a Junior Sous Chef at Sevenoaks School (High Street, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU), where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences.As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll assist in managing kitchen operations, oversee food preparation, and lead the team to maintain high standards of quality and presentation. This is your chance to showcase your skills, develop exciting menus, and inspire a motivated kitchen team!What you’ll do:Assist the Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operationsOversee food preparation, ensuring top quality, consistency, and presentationLead and inspire the kitchen team during serviceHelp develop exciting new menu itemsCollaborate with the Sous Chef to develop new menu items and enhance existing offerings based on the school's culinary standard.Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and proper handling of all kitchen equipment.Train and mentor junior kitchen staffManage inventory, stock levels, and food costs efficiently, managing portion control, minimising waste, remaining profitable and within budget Participate in regular team meetings to discuss kitchen performance, menu changes, and service improvements.Lead the kitchen team to maintain efficiency during service, ensuring timely delivery of meals.What you bring:Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume settingStrong culinary skills with experience in menu developmentExcellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulationsAbility to manage kitchen operations effectively, ensuring efficient service during busy periods.Strong leadership skills, with experience training and mentoring junior chefs.Ability to work under pressure, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.Level 2 Food Safety CertificationWhat 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 and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)***Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applicationPackage Description“A role where you can bring your passion for food”£14.18 per hour40 hours per weekWorking pattern: 5 out of 7 days (working hours can be flexible)Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | TravelineAbout The CompanyAbout SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
