Sous Chef

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Closure days

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Wellbeing program

Training & development

Job summary

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the College kitchen, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals for our students, staff and visitors. You will play a key role in supervising kitchen operations and leading the team in the Head Chef’s absence.

The role requires strong food safety standards, cost awareness and a collaborative approach within a community-focused FE College in Kings Lynn.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and supervision.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to support and lead in Head Chef's absence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and lead the team.
• Ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for students, staff and visitors.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards; manage costs and efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Team motivation

Cost control

Job description

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Sous Chef

Reference: SEP20261840

Expiry date: 11:00, Mon, 12th Oct 2026

Location: Kings Lynn

Benefits: We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme.

HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

WEEKS: 37 weeks per year (term time plus one week)

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Catering team in the newly created role of Sous Chef.

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the College kitchen, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals for our students, staff and visitors.

You will play a key role in supervising kitchen operations, supporting and motivating the kitchen team, and taking the lead in the Head Chef’s absence. You will also help to maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards, while ensuring the catering operation runs efficiently and cost-effectively.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Catering team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Paul Walsh on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, 12 October 2026.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing Monday 19 October 2026.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.