School Sous Chef — Fresh Menus, Growth Path & Perks

Lodestone House; St Albans; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals On Duty

Free Parking

Free Use of Gym

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Job summary

Lodestone House on-site role involves planning, preparing, cooking and presenting meals to the highest standards for pupils and staff. You will control stock, waste and ensure health & safety compliance, working with the leadership team on site.

Candidate should be passionate about fresh ingredients, with strong English and computer skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. The role offers a balanced schedule aligned with term-time considerations.

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken English is essential.
• Knowledge on health & nutritional guidelines is essential.
• Ability to motivate and develop your team.
• Great team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standard required by the Company and the Client.
• Manage stock control and waste control.
• Ensure that hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards.
• Work closely with the leadership team on site.

Skills

English proficiency

Team motivation

Food safety awareness

Organisation

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Lodestone House on-site role involves planning, preparing, cooking and presenting meals to the highest standards for pupils and staff. You will control stock, waste and ensure health & safety compliance, working with the leadership team on site.

Candidate should be passionate about fresh ingredients, with strong English and computer skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. The role offers a balanced schedule aligned with term-time considerations.