Sous Chef in Leven

Sous Chef – Diageo Leven

Location: Diageo Leven, Windygates Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 5HD

Pay: £15.50 per hour

Hours: 33 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a half-day on Friday

Contract: Permanent

The opportunity

Are you a passionate Sous Chef who enjoys cooking fresh food, leading a team and delivering an excellent customer experience?

Sodexo is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to join our catering team at Diageo Leven.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing fresh food for our staff dining operation and supporting occasional buffet lunches.

You'll be part of an established kitchen team comprising the Head Chef, Breakfast Chef, Junior Chef and two Kitchen Porters. You'll also have the opportunity to deputise for the Head Chef when required, taking responsibility for maintaining standards and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in their food and wants to develop their leadership experience.

With a permanent contract, 33 hours per week and a Monday to Friday working pattern, including a half-day on Friday, this role offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy a more balanced working week.

Occasional weekend cover may be required to support the Kitchen Assistant, with additional hours paid as overtime.

If you're organised, passionate about food and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

You'll support the Head Chef in ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and that customers receive a consistently high standard of food and service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh food for daily service, maintaining excellent quality, consistency and presentation.
• Supporting the Head Chef with menu delivery and organising daily food preparation.
• Helping coordinate kitchen activities to ensure services run smoothly and on time.
• Deputising for the Head Chef when required, helping oversee the kitchen and maintain service standards.
• Supporting and guiding colleagues during food preparation and service.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Following food safety procedures and completing relevant checks and due diligence.
• Supporting stock control, deliveries and stock rotation.
• Helping minimise food waste and ensuring ingredients and resources are used responsibly.
• Supporting buffet lunches and other catering requirements as needed.
• Maintaining safe working practices and ensuring kitchen equipment is used correctly.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, takes pride in their work and understands the importance of delivering a great customer experience.

You’ll bring:

• Experience working in a professional kitchen.
• A Level 2 Food Safety qualification or higher.
• Good food preparation and cooking skills, ideally with experience preparing fresh food.
• The confidence and ability to support and guide other kitchen colleagues.
• An organised approach and the ability to work efficiently during busy services.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A positive, flexible approach to changing kitchen priorities.
• A good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and safe working practices.

A professional cookery qualification would be desirable.

Compliance and standards

You'll be expected to maintain high standards across all areas of the kitchen, including:

• Following all Sodexo and Diageo policies, procedures and site requirements.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Following safe systems of work and relevant health and safety procedures.
• Completing required food safety checks and due diligence accurately.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment is operated safely and correctly.
• Successfully completing the required pre-employment CTPAT site clearance.

What we offer

At Sodexo, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, develop and feel valued.

In return for your commitment, you'll benefit from:

• £15.50 per hour.
• Permanent contract, working 33 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday working, with a half-day on Friday.
• Occasional additional weekend hours available as overtime.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free staff meals while at work.
• Access to wellbeing support and our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP access.
• Colleague discounts and shopping offers.
• Pension arrangements and life assurance.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Uniform provided.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.

Ready to bring your passion for food to Sodexo?

If you're an experienced chef looking for a permanent opportunity with a great working pattern, the chance to work with fresh food and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.