Sous Chef

Lodestone House; Rugby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

Rugby School, working with Lodestone House (Compass Group UK & Ireland), is seeking a Boarding House Chef to prepare and serve freshly cooked meals for boarding students as part of a dedicated house team.

The role offers a rolling 4 days on, 4 days off rota, term-time only, and a commitment to high-quality food, safety standards, and a welcoming dining experience that supports student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfasts, lunches and dinners for boarding students
• Create nutritious, seasonal meals using quality ingredients
• Prepare a variety of British and international dishes from scratch
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service
• Create a welcoming dining environment and build positive relationships with students
• Follow all Food Safety, HACCP, allergen, hygiene and Health & Safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen and dining area
• Follow safeguarding procedures and support student wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the boarding house and wider catering team
• Report to the House Group Catering Manager and support the smooth running of the catering operation

Job description

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

BOARDING HOUSE CHEF | RUGBY SCHOOL | £36,500

40 hours per week | Term time only, 48 weeks per year | 4 days on, 4 days off rolling rota

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is recruiting for a passionate

A ROLE AT THE HEART OF BOARDING HOUSE LIFE

Rugby School is renowned for its rich heritage, outstanding boarding experience and commitment to student wellbeing. Working in partnership with Lodestone House, the school places fresh food, hospitality and student experience at the centre of daily boarding life.

As a Boarding House Chef, you'll be a key member of a dedicated house team, preparing and serving freshly cooked meals and snacks for boarding students. You'll help create a welcoming dining environment where nutritious, high-quality food plays an important role in students' daily lives.

The role also offers an attractive work-life balance through a rolling 4 days on, 4 days off rota. Each boarding house is supported by two dedicated teams working back-to-back throughout the academic year, helping ensure a consistent service for students.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking fresh breakfasts, lunches and dinners for boarding students
• Creating nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks using quality ingredients
• Preparing a variety of British and international dishes from scratch
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service
• Creating a welcoming dining environment and building positive relationships with students
• Listening to student feedback and helping improve menus and the overall dining experience
• Following all Food Safety, HACCP, allergen, hygiene and Health & Safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen and dining area
• Following safeguarding procedures and supporting student wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the boarding house and wider catering team
• Reporting to the House Group Catering Manager and supporting the smooth running of the catering operation

Who You Are

• An experienced chef with a passion for fresh food and cooking from scratch
• Confident preparing a variety of high-quality meals using fresh ingredients
• Knowledgeable about food safety, hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety
• Organised, reliable and able to manage your time effectively
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a supportive team
• Passionate about delivering excellent food and customer service
• Friendly and approachable, with an understanding of the importance of the student dining experience
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for young people
• Flexible and comfortable working a 4 days on, 4 days off rolling rota

If you are a passionate Boarding House Chef who takes pride in fresh food and wants to make a positive difference to students' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!