School Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead Menus & Food Quality

Chartwells Independent; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations on-site for our client sites. You will plan, prepare and present high-quality dishes, manage stock and waste, ensure hygiene and health & safety standards, and collaborate with the on-site leadership team to deliver exceptional service.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or an NVQ equivalent, with a Food Hygiene certificate, and has experience supervising a team.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Strong food safety and hygiene awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to high standards.
• Control stock and waste, maintain hygiene and H&S compliance.
• Work with leadership on site to implement menus and concepts.
• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain clean, stocked kitchens.
• Ensure consistent quality and quick response to client feedback.

Skills

Team supervision

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells Independent is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations on-site for our client sites. You will plan, prepare and present high-quality dishes, manage stock and waste, ensure hygiene and health & safety standards, and collaborate with the on-site leadership team to deliver exceptional service.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or an NVQ equivalent, with a Food Hygiene certificate, and has experience supervising a team.