ISS Facility Services LTD T/as ISS Food Services

Sous Chef

at ISS Facility Services LTD T/as ISS Food Services

£15.9 - £16.92 per hour 

 Knutsford, WA16 9EU, Cheshire

Onsite | Full Time

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Monday Friday

20 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym membership

Uniform provided

Overview:

Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Campus blends natural beauty with the energy of a professional kitchen. Surrounded by greenery and open space, its a workplace designed for wellbeing, balance, and fresh thinking. As Sous Chef, youll be a key part of the kitchen leadership teamguiding service, supporting the brigade, and ensuring every dish meets the mark. From hot counters and salad bars to plated meals and showcase dining, youll bring consistency, creativity, and calm to a fast-paced environment. Its a role for someone who thrives in service, leads with confidence, and takes pride in delivering quality food in a setting that restores and inspires. Driving is essential due to the rural location.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the senior team to deliver the Campus food strategy
  • Organise & control the efficient and effective running of the service whilst inspiring the team members.
  • Oversee the standard and quality of all food & drink; you and your teamare responsible forensuring the items that leave the kitchen are tospec andhave the wow factor. If itisntright, we change it!
  • Tobeaudit ready at all timesand achieve the highest possible standard, e.g. finance, HS, FS, internal inspections, etc.
  • Conduct daily service briefings
  • Tosupport the senior team to ensure all company and statutory regulationspertaining tohealth & safety, hygiene &fireareadhered to at all timesand that theyoperateto meet the budget requirements and deliver the requiredservice standards.
  • Tolead your service and experience team to ensure all company and statutory regulationspertaining tohealth andfood safety and tobe a safety ambassador at all times
  • Ensure thetimelyreporting of all risks. Support the proactive completion of corrective action plans emanating fromsite inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
  • Ensure the team have the right tools for the job! To do this you will ensureaccurateSOPs are in place, and regularlyreview their kit, seeking feedback on what works for them and whatdoesnt. Report any shortfalls to ensure theteam canwork effectively at all times.
  • Topromote the Health and Wellbeing of staff by ensuring that working conditions and rotas are supportive of this,and promoting an open door policy to support team with any challenges they may be experiencing
  • Manage costs by ensuring recipes are followed, and production and wastage is controlled
  • Tocarry out regular stock checks and other financial control procedures asrequired

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 2or equivalent cookery qualification
  • Exceptional leadership skills with core competencies around kitchen operational and service excellence, delivering a
  • vision, personableleadership,and team engagement
  • Over 3 years experience in a similar role inlarge-scale high-endcatering and/or fast casual food service outlets
  • Must be IT literate andpossessexcellent written and verbal communication skillsEssential topossessinnovative qualities and highly capable of taking an active lead role within a dynamic team
  • Must be able toidentifyand resolve issues and challenges to meet and exceed the expectations of our client

We offer competitive pay rates, opportunities for career advancement, and a supportive work environment.

ISS Facility Services is a leading provider of facility management services, dedicated to delivering high-quality support and maintenance solutions for a diverse range of facilities. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction drives our operations.

Our newly transformed Global Technology Centre is the hive of innovation and technology for our high profile client.

We are looking for someone passionate about providing an amazing customer service and an eye for detail. We are committed to training and developing our colleagues we are interested in candidates who have a fantastic attitude and lots of energy.

If this sounds like your next role - please get in touch, we would love to meet you.

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