Sous Chef

Ad Warrior Ltd; South Creake; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Free refreshments

On-site parking

LGPS pension

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

EAP access

Admissions priority for children

Job summary

Wymondham College invites applications for a Sous Chef to join the Catering Department. The role supports the Executive Chef in daily operations, maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety, and ensuring efficient service across all catering areas.

The post holder will supervise kitchen staff, contribute to stock control, and support staff training. Term-time schedule is 37.5 hours per week with permanent contracts available.

Qualifications

• The professional competencies expected of a Sous Chef include strong organisational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent planning and flexible approach for daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in the day-to-day operation of the Catering Department.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety.
• Ensure effective service delivery across all catering areas and assist with stock control and staff training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Clear communication

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Planning

Education

Food hygiene knowledge

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Sous Chef

Location: Wymondham

Salary: £28,608, Pro-rata £26,046 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time (37.5 hours per week)

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023.

The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading the day‑to‑day operations of the Catering Department, ensuring high standards, effective teamwork, and a positive, professional service across the site.

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development


• Free refreshments


• Free on-site car parking


• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform


• A Cycle to Work scheme


• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.


• Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of a Sous Chef are:

• Excellent organisational skills


• Strong communication skills


• Good customer service skills


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines


• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;


• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;


• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;


• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;


• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;


• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;


• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Sous Chef are:

• Experience in a busy kitchen


• Supervisory experience


• Training staff experience


• Knowledge of food hygiene and H&S

JOB SPECIFICATION

General Responsibilities

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in the efficient day-to-day

operation of the Catering Department. This includes supervising kitchen staff, maintaining

high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety, and ensuring effective service delivery

across all catering areas. The role also involves contributing to stock control, staff training

and development, and ensuring compliance with College and Trust policies and

procedures.

Application closing date: Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.