School Kitchen Sous Chef - Creative, Free Meals on Duty

Thomas Franks Ltd; Sindlesham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Team & company social events

Workplace pension

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a creative and effective Sous Chef for a location in Sindlesham. This is a full-time, permanent role with a 40-hour week, operating across seven days in a school catering context.

Responsibilities include food preparation for daily service, ensuring high standards of hygiene and timely service to clients and colleagues. Key requirements include demonstrated experience in food preparation environments, strong English communication, and a proactive approach to stock

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation environments.
• Ability to demonstrate good hygiene practices.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food service areas for the day's meals.
• Ensure prompt service of meals to company and client standards.
• Maintain methods of preparation and presentation per company expectations.
• Prepare, set up, serve, clear and store food, beverages, and equipment.
• Restock stocks and anticipate customer needs to improve service.
• Keep front of house informed of stock levels and delays.
• Complete cleaning and hygiene duties as required.
• Serve customers and guests to standards.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Notify Head Chef of stock movements for upcoming menus.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

English communication

Adaptability

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a creative and effective Sous Chef for a location in Sindlesham. This is a full-time, permanent role with a 40-hour week, operating across seven days in a school catering context.

Responsibilities include food preparation for daily service, ensuring high standards of hygiene and timely service to clients and colleagues. Key requirements include demonstrated experience in food preparation environments, strong English communication, and a proactive approach to stock