Second Chef St Paul's Way Trust
Posted 17 hours 49 minutes ago by Olive Dining Ltd
At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together - and there's no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing everyday. We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we're on the lookout for a Chef to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchen running smoothly - with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen. If you're passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast paced environment with purpose - this could be the perfect role for you.
Why You'll Love Working With Us- Family Friendly Hours: Term time only, so you can enjoy school holidays too!
- Weekends Off: Yes, really.
- Supportive Team Culture: You're never just a number here.
- Free Meals on Duty: Because Chefs should never work hungry.
- Wellbeing First: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.
- Room to Grow: We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.
As our Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef/Chef Manager to prepare, cook, and serve meals that students and staff will love. You'll be part chef, part team player, and part mealtime hero - stepping in wherever you're needed to keep service running like clockwork.
- Craft delicious, balanced, and nutritious meals for students and staff, from pizzas to pasta, healthy salads to hearty stews.
- Work with the Chef Manager, Catering Assistants, and school staff to ensure every meal is prepped, cooked, displayed, and served in line with Olive Dining Standards.
- Support the Chef Manager in managing the kitchen during busy service times to ensure service runs smoothly.
- Ensure all dishes meet high standards for taste, presentation, and nutrition.
- Maintain smooth kitchen operations and keep stock levels adequate.
- Help set up, serve, and clear down after meals to ensure customers have the best experience.
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment.
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring everyone knows their tasks and works together.
- Complete any other reasonable requests given by the Line Manager.
- Experience in the kitchen, whether in schools, restaurants, or catering.
- A food safety certificate or equivalent.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and enjoy the hustle of a busy kitchen.
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety; Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus.
- Flexibility to adapt quickly to menu or schedule changes.
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Want to make a real impact in a school community.
- Enjoy variety and hands on working.
- Like the idea of work life balance that includes school holidays.
- Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table.
If you're ready to take the next step in your catering career and want to work somewhere that values people, flavour, and fun - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your passion to the plate!