Hub Sous Chef - Uppingham

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Oakham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Discounts on travel and shopping

Cinema discounts

Wellness and fitness programs

5 days out of 7

Job summary

Lodestone House is seeking an enthusiastic Hub Sous Chef to join the catering team at Uppingham School. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations, preparing and presenting high-quality food at scale.

The role requires a hands-on approach in busy services, menu development input, and strict adherence to food safety, allergen controls, and HACCP. A City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with Food Hygiene is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen food preparation and service.
• Passion for fresh, high-quality food and menu development.
• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with Food Hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality, consistent meals.
• Assist with menu development and high-volume catering.
• Ensure food safety, allergen management and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Team player

Organised

Food safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2/3 in Cookery

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Hub Sous Chef to join our catering team at Uppingham School. Working within the Hub, you will play an important role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality food across the School's catering operation. Uppingham is a vibrant co-educational boarding school where its houses are at the heart of school life. With pupils and staff eating together as a house community, the Hub plays an important role in ensuring food is fresh, nutritious and consistently delivered to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Sous Chef who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, supporting a team and producing high-quality food at scale.

Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef with the day-to-day running of the Hub kitchen and food production operation. Take a hands-on role in the preparation, cooking and presentation of fresh, high-quality food. Support the delivery of menus across the School, ensuring recipes, specifications, portion sizes and presentation standards are consistently followed. Help organise and coordinate daily food production to ensure meals are prepared and delivered on time. Support and supervise kitchen team members during food preparation and service. Contribute ideas to menu development and the continuous improvement of the food offer. Assist with stock control, ordering, portion control and waste management. Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation. Follow all food safety, allergen, HSE, COSHH and HACCP procedures at all times. Work collaboratively with the wider Lodestone House catering team to ensure a consistent food offer across the School. Support with events, functions and high-volume catering requirements when required.

An experienced Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or Chef looking to take the next step in their career. Passionate about fresh, high-quality food and delivering an excellent dining experience. Confident working in a busy kitchen and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. A strong team player who can support and motivate colleagues during busy services. Organised, reliable and able to work to deadlines. Creative and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in food and menu development. Understanding of food safety, allergen management, HSE and COSHH requirements. Experienced in food preparation, production and service within a professional kitchen environment. A positive and professional communicator who works well as part of a wider team. Ideally qualified to City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent, with a Food Hygiene qualification.

Lodestone House is proud to deliver catering services across some of the UK's leading independent schools, creating fresh, nutritious and exciting food that brings people together., This is an exciting opportunity to join the catering operation at one of the UK's leading independent boarding schools. You will be part of a professional team delivering fresh, high-quality food to a vibrant school community, with the support and development opportunities of Lodestone House and Compass Group., As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 days out of 7