Education Sous Chef (Term-Time) — Weekdays

Berkeley Scott Limited; Romford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time role

Weekly pay

Weekends off

Excellent work-life balance

Opportunity for long-term or permanent

£50 Refer a Friend Scheme

Free compliance and training courses

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Limited in Romford is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a temporary role in education catering. The position offers term-time weekday work with weekends off, promoting a strong work-life balance.

You will assist with cooking, support senior kitchen staff, and uphold high food safety and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of chef experience, preferably in education catering, and hold a Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens certificate with Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a chef.
• Experience in education catering is highly desirable.
• Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).
• Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens certificate.
• Reliable, professional, and excellent communication skills.
• A passion for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for children and young people.
• Pay rates are dependent on experience and the client site.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking of nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Support the Head Chef with menu planning and kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with orders.
• Supervise and support kitchen assistants during service.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and health regulations.
• Help deliver an efficient and high-quality catering service.

Skills

Volume catering

Menu planning

Teamwork

Food safety

Stock control

Communication

Education

Food safety cert

Job description

Berkeley Scott Limited in Romford is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a temporary role in education catering. The position offers term-time weekday work with weekends off, promoting a strong work-life balance.

You will assist with cooking, support senior kitchen staff, and uphold high food safety and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of chef experience, preferably in education catering, and hold a Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens certificate with Enhanced DBS.