Sous Chef (Term time only + 6 weeks) - from September 2026

Sous Chef (Term time only + 6 weeks) - from September 2026

Job Title: Sous Chef

Reporting to: Chef Manager and Head of Catering

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager and Pastry Chef in providing food to the agreed standard within budgetary limits and School standards.
• Deputise in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• Manage allergens on the main service.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Carry out various preparations, serving and cleaning duties under management direction.
• Prepare a high volume of meals, salads, etc., using the college's policies and guidelines as a minimum standard.
• Ensure meals are prepared, presented, and ready for service at published times.
• Assist in the service of meals where necessary.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation and service areas.
• Continuously improve food preparation standards and incorporate new techniques.
• Assist with special functions 4 Saturdays per year or as required, some of which may occur outside normal working times.

Skills and Experience

• Must possess relevant professional qualifications or have previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience with pastry is desirable.

This job description sets out the main duties at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed, and the candidate will be required to carry out any reasonable requests required by their Line Manager.