Sous Chef

Class 1 Personnel; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Berkshire is seeking a Sous Chef to join their busy kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef, preparing delicious meals for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have solid kitchen experience and a passion for fresh food. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £30,500 per year, along with various employee perks including meals on shift and pension contributions.

Benefits

9% employer pension contributions

Free meals while on shift

Life insurance & critical illness cover

Access to gym and pool

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a busy kitchen, especially for large numbers.
• Passionate about fresh, tasty food.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Maintain a clean and efficient workspace.

Skills

Experience in a busy kitchen

Passion for fresh food

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Are you a whizz with a whisk? A boss with the bain-marie? Do you dream of prepping perfect plates and feeding a small (but hungry) army with flair? Then keep reading…

Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire countryside (Crowthorne, to be exact) - we're on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our lively and hardworking kitchen crew.

What's Cooking?

We serve up breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day to pupils and staff, and we also throw the occasional formal dinner or fancy catered event just to keep things exciting. You'll be working alongside our brilliant Head Chef and Sous Chef, helping keep things running smoother than a velvety béchamel.

The Nitty-Gritty:

• Postcode: RG45 7PU
• Hours: 40 per week (Full Time)
• Shifts: 5 days out of 7 on a rota, including weekends (but no late-late nights!)
• Shift Times: 6.30am - 2.30pm or 11.30am - 7.30pm
• Salary: £30500 per year

You'll Need To:

• Have solid experience in a busy kitchen (bonus points if you've catered for big numbers).
• Be passionate about fresh, tasty food.
• Know your food hygiene like the back of your (gloved) hand.
• Be ready to muck in, support your team, and have a laugh while doing it.

Perks of the Plate:

• 9% employer pension contributions (yes, really!)
• Free (and delicious) meals while on shift
• Life insurance & critical illness cover (we've got your back)
• Access to our modern gym and pool
• Employee Assistance Programme - someone to talk to when the soufflé sinks

Sound like your kind of gig?

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, fire up the oven, and join a school that genuinely values what you bring to the table - we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of this Hospitality and Catering position employment will be subject to full referencing and require an Enhanced DBS Certificate

Apply now and let's get cooking!