Sous Chef

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

College closure days

Fee waivers on some courses

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Catering team in Kings Lynn. You will support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals for students, staff and visitors.

This role focuses on supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and ensuring the catering operation runs efficiently and cost-effectively. 37 hours per week, term time plus one week, with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Lead in Head Chef’s absence and supervise kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Deliver nutritious meals for students, staff and visitors.
• Support cost-efficient catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the College kitchen.
• Lead and motivate kitchen team and take the lead in Head Chef’s absence.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals while upholding food safety standards.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen supervision

Menu planning

Job description

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Sous Chef

Reference: OCT20263424

Expiry date: 12:00, Tue, 10th Nov 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, Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Friday 20 November 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.