Creative School Sous Chef - Fresh Seasonal Menus

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cobham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension & life insurance

Free meals at work

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Notre Dame School, Cobham, is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers delivering fresh, innovative food services to independent schools and colleges. The role focuses on allergen management, food safety and teamwork to meet the bespoke needs of each

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in contract catering preferred.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A flexible, proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met.
• Contribute to innovative menu planning.
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service.
• Support events and functions alongside school life.
• Champion allergen controls in all tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Allergen controls

Flexible

Job description

Notre Dame School, Cobham, is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers delivering fresh, innovative food services to independent schools and colleges. The role focuses on allergen management, food safety and teamwork to meet the bespoke needs of each