Creative School Sous Chef - High-Volume Campus Kitchen

Thomas Franks; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Thomas Franks is seeking a Sous Chef for a term-time plus, 39 weeks plus 6 weeks over the summer contract at Ascot. The role supports a 7-day operation with 40 hours per week at £19 per hour, in a busy boarding and day school catering environment.

You will lead food preparation, ensure safety and quality, and support seasonal staffing needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate team collaboration, strong personal presentation, and adherence to hygiene standards, with good command of English and

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication are essential to support a 7‑day operation.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain high food hygiene and safety standards.
• Excellent personal presentation and professional conduct at all times.
• Good spoken and written English for clear customer and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food service areas for daily business.
• Ensure prompt service and adherence to company standards.
• Follow methods of preparation and presentation as required by the company.
• Prepare, set up, serve, clear and store food and beverages.
• Restock and replenish stocks during service periods.
• Ensure kitchen areas and equipment are clean and hygienic.

Skills

Teamwork

Listening skills

Initiative

Personal presentation

Hygiene standards

Verbal English

Written English

Food hygiene certificate

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Thomas Franks is seeking a Sous Chef for a term-time plus, 39 weeks plus 6 weeks over the summer contract at Ascot. The role supports a 7-day operation with 40 hours per week at £19 per hour, in a busy boarding and day school catering environment.

You will lead food preparation, ensure safety and quality, and support seasonal staffing needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate team collaboration, strong personal presentation, and adherence to hygiene standards, with good command of English and