Sous Chef

Search; Greenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated catering company in Greenham seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join a supportive team at an independent school. This role features structured daytime shifts, focused on providing high-quality meals for a large student body. Emphasis is placed on culinary creativity and food safety. With numerous benefits, including generous holiday and career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for chefs seeking a stable and fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Permanent term-time contract

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about culinary arts and creating nutritious meals.
• Experience in catering or similar kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Head Chef to prepare high-quality meals.
• Ensure food safety and presentation standards are maintained.
• Participate in hospitality events and catering services.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Culinary creativity

Team collaboration

Job description

Sous Chef

• Great Work-Life Balance
• £32,500 per year
• Set shift times (Monday-Friday, 07 : 00-15 : 30, Term Time + 45 days)

We are currently supporting an independent school in Ascot, catering for approximately (Apply online only) students, and seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dedicated catering team. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver fresh, high-quality meals for daily services as well as occasional hospitality events.

You'll take pride in producing nutritious, seasonal dishes while maintaining excellent food safety, presentation, and organisational standards. This role offers an exceptional work-life balance with structured daytime shifts and a term-time focused contract. A fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef looking for stability, creativity, and a supportive environment. Apply today!

Benefits include

• Permanent term-time contract
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and free closure days between Christmas and New Year
• A contributory pension scheme
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• On-site parking and access to Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Flexible working
• Lunch provided for staff working either side of lunchtime
• Excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression
• High street and online discount scheme
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeLife Assurance Scheme

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / beliefs, sexual orientation or age