Hub Sous Chef - Fresh, High-Volume School Catering Lead

Lodestone House; Oakham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Share discounts with family

5 days out of 7 work week

Job summary

Lodestone House at Uppingham School is seeking an enthusiastic Hub Sous Chef to join our catering team. Working within the Hub, you will prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality food to support the School's catering operation and maintain high standards across services.

You will lead a busy kitchen, ensure recipes and portion sizes are followed, supervise staff, manage stock, and uphold food safety and HACCP procedures, contributing to consistent, excellent meals for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experienced Hub Sous Chef with a passion for fresh, high-quality food.
• Able to manage a busy kitchen and multi-task under pressure.
• Strong team player with clear communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in daily Hub kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook and present fresh, high-quality food.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are followed across the School menus.
• Organise daily production to deliver meals on time.
• Supervise kitchen team during prep and service.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and improved efficiency.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste management.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.

Skills

Hub Sous Chef experience

Food preparation

Food safety

Team leadership

Job description

Lodestone House at Uppingham School is seeking an enthusiastic Hub Sous Chef to join our catering team. Working within the Hub, you will prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality food to support the School's catering operation and maintain high standards across services.

You will lead a busy kitchen, ensure recipes and portion sizes are followed, supervise staff, manage stock, and uphold food safety and HACCP procedures, contributing to consistent, excellent meals for pupils and staff.