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Junior Sous Chef in London

On-site in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 23 Oct)

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Salary
£16.75 an hour
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Monday 23 November

Skills

Compass Group UK & Ireland is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in London.

The role

What you'll be doing:

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Junior Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

  • Great operational training and development
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
  • A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders
  • A holiday purchase scheme
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
  • Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
  • Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
  • Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
  • Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
  • Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Junior Sous Chef will:

  • Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
  • Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
  • Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
  • Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
  • Have a desire to succeed in your role
  • Possess the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  • Passionate about great-tasting food

Job Reference: com/2310/47664001/52677039/R/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Salary

£16.75 per hour

Working conditions

Contract: Full Time

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