Education Kitchen Sous Chef - Seasonal, Safe, Team Leader

WSH Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations in an education contract catering environment. You will motivate the team, uphold high standards of food safety and allergen controls, and contribute to innovative menu planning alongside school events.

The role requires passion for fresh, seasonal food, excellent teamwork, and a proactive approach. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral to the role. Based in East Grinstead with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as a Sous Chef in a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education or high-profile settings.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A flexible and 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.
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Food safety standards

Teamwork & communication

Flexible & proactive

Contract catering

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations in an education contract catering environment. You will motivate the team, uphold high standards of food safety and allergen controls, and contribute to innovative menu planning alongside school events.

The role requires passion for fresh, seasonal food, excellent teamwork, and a proactive approach. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral to the role. Based in East Grinstead with on-site duties.