School Kitchen Sous Chef — Fresh Menus, Free Meals

Holroyd Howe; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank

Volunteer days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Free meals at work

Career development through apprentices

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Sous Chef to join our kitchen team near Worthing. You will support food preparation, maintain high standards, and contribute to daily meals and events. The role emphasizes allergen controls and safe practices in a contract catering setting.

You will be part of a team delivering fresh, tailored menus for schools, with training and development opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in contract catering.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met.
• Contribute to innovative menu planning.
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service.
• Support events and functions alongside school life.
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Chef de Partie experience

Teamwork and communication

Food safety and detail orientation

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Sous Chef to join our kitchen team near Worthing. You will support food preparation, maintain high standards, and contribute to daily meals and events. The role emphasizes allergen controls and safe practices in a contract catering setting.

You will be part of a team delivering fresh, tailored menus for schools, with training and development opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and wellbeing.