At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and inspire your team.
- Company: Join ISS, a leading workplace management company with a focus on people.
- Benefits: Earn £15.86/hour, enjoy 20 days holiday, free gym membership, and onsite parking.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic kitchen environment where your culinary skills can shine.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 25.2 - 30.8 $ per hour.
Salary: from £15.86 an hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: Northampton, NN4 7SG
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
Closing date: 3 Nov 2026
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £15.86
Benefits:
- 20 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Free onsite gym membership
- Uniform provided
Overview:
Set within a modern campus environment where wellbeing and great food go hand in hand, the dining experience is built around fresh ingredients, varied menus, and exceptional service. As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, strong team performance, and full compliance with food safety standards. It's a role for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, leading by example, and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding hospitality in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
The Role:
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
- Coordinate kitchen sections and support smooth service execution.
- Supervise and coach Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and kitchen assistants.
- Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control standards.
- Support stock management, ordering, rotation and waste reduction initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen and health & safety requirements.
- Assist with hospitality events, executive dining and special functions.
- Lead service in the absence of the Sous Chef when required.
About You:
- NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery or equivalent experience.
- Strong leadership potential and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Customer focused, proactive and flexible approach.
- Exceptional food quality and presentation.
- Strong food safety compliance.
- Effective support of Head Chef and Sous Chef.
- Positive kitchen culture and team development.
The Company:
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices.
Essential requirements:
- NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery or equivalent experience.
- Previous Chef de Partie or Senior CDP experience.
- Strong leadership potential and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Customer focused, proactive and flexible approach.
- Exceptional food quality and presentation.
- High stakeholder satisfaction.
- Strong food safety compliance.
- Effective support of Head Chef and Sous Chef.
- Positive kitchen culture and team development.
Junior Sous Chef employer: ISS Facilities Services
At ISS Facilities Services, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. Our Northampton team enjoys unique benefits such as on-site parking and free gym membership, alongside opportunities for personal growth and development in a stable, permanent role. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that ensures a clean and welcoming environment while enjoying the flexibility of part-time hours.
