Sous Chef

Sous Chef - High Wycombe
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 36,647
Hours: per week

A private girls' boarding and day school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, for students aged 11-18. Catering for approximately 1050 students and staff daily, offering breakfast, lunch, supper, AM and PM snacks across three feeding locations. The operation runs 7 days a week with a shift pattern of 5 days over 7. Free on-site parking is available.

We have an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective Sous Chef to join our team at this location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare all food service areas for daily meal service.
• Ensure prompt and standard-compliant service of all meals.
• Maintain preparation and presentation methods according to company standards.
• Set up, serve, clear, clean, and store food, beverages, and equipment.
• Prepare food following hygiene and safety standards.
• Restock and replenish stocks during service to meet customer needs.
• Inform front of house of any shortages or delays.
• Perform cleaning and hygiene duties as required.
• Serve customers, visitors, and guests in line with service standards.
• Manage waste and recycling appropriately.
• Assist with order preparations and placements.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Leave kitchen areas clean after each shift.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Notify the head chef of stock movements for upcoming menus.

General Responsibilities:

• Attend staff meetings.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Wear neat and clean uniform at all times.
• Maintain high personal presentation standards.
• Conduct food temperature checks and other safety checks.
• Perform reasonable requests from management.
• Provide cover during staff absences as needed.
• Report hazards and ensure health & safety standards are met.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Teamwork, listening skills, initiative, personal hygiene, and presentation.
• Food hygiene certification preferred.
• Adaptability, reliability, honesty, and customer service focus.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push moderately heavy items.

Knowledge / Competencies:

• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation preferred.

Benefits include discounts at major retailers, free meals on duty, leave entitlements, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, cycle scheme, bonus schemes, training, social events, employee assistance, pension, and career progression.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, individuality, and passionate service. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and reference checks will be conducted. We are committed to safeguarding children and fostering diversity and inclusion.