School Sous Chef — Fresh Menus, Team Lead, Perks

Holroyd Howe; Cobham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including BH

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships and development

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Feltonfleet School. You’ll support daily food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in delivering meals and events.

This term-time role offers 40 hours per week across 34.4 weeks, with a salary of £28,500 per annum. You will work with a dedicated team, uphold allergen controls, and contribute to fresh, seasonal menus and school catering excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in contract catering.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food with 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.
• Champion allergen controls.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Allergen controls

Communication

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Feltonfleet School. You’ll support daily food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in delivering meals and events.

This term-time role offers 40 hours per week across 34.4 weeks, with a salary of £28,500 per annum. You will work with a dedicated team, uphold allergen controls, and contribute to fresh, seasonal menus and school catering excellence.