Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Catering

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Buxton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Salary Finance

Choices benefits platform

5 extra holidays

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking a passionate Sous Chef in Buxton to join our catering brigade. You will be the Head Chef's right hand, driving culinary excellence, leading the kitchen team, and ensuring operational excellence across daily service.

The role pays £25,000 per annum for 37.5 hours weekly, with shift pattern Mon-Fri, no bank holidays or weekends. A strong focus on all aspects of food safety and HACCP is essential, along with leadership and cost control skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene cert; Level 3 preferred.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent cookery qualifications.
• Experience in contract catering or high-volume facilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Excellence: Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals that meet client standards.
• Kitchen Leadership: Manage daily kitchen operations and lead the team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH, and HACCP compliance.
• Stock & Cost Control: Assist with ordering, stock rotation, waste reduction, and inventory management using internal software (e.g., Saffron).
• Team Development: Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Allergen mgmt

Portion control

Menu costing

Team leadership

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Level 3 Food Hygiene

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Saffron

Job description

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking a passionate Sous Chef in Buxton to join our catering brigade. You will be the Head Chef's right hand, driving culinary excellence, leading the kitchen team, and ensuring operational excellence across daily service.

The role pays £25,000 per annum for 37.5 hours weekly, with shift pattern Mon-Fri, no bank holidays or weekends. A strong focus on all aspects of food safety and HACCP is essential, along with leadership and cost control skills.