Education Catering Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu

Sous Chef - Education Catering

Location: Crowthorne

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (Monday-Sunday)

Shift Patterns: Early 06:30 - 15:00 Late 12:00 - 20:30

Benefits

• Onsite parking
• Uniform provided
• Pension scheme

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join a busy education catering environment in Wokingham. You will support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality food while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality food, ensuring attention to dietary and allergen requirements
• Support catering functions and hospitality events
• Monitor food quality and maintain consistency
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure safe working practices
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and FIFO storage procedures
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards
• Record and monitor food waste
• Contribute to menu development
• Report maintenance issues and incidents
• Assist with special events as required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar Sous Chef role
• Strong attention to detail and standards
• HACCP knowledge
• Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certification
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Team leadership experience (desirable)
• Client relationship management (desirable)
• Passion for food and menu innovation (desirable)
• Good communication and admin skills (desirable)

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