Sous Chef

Sodexo; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 32,850 - 40,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Training provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St Leonards School in St Andrews is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in delivering nutritious meals within a school setting. You will uphold food safety standards and allergen management, and lead the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence.

You will contribute to menu planning, supervise staff, manage stock, and support events. This permanent, full-time role offers 40 hours per week with shift patterns and DBS-required screening.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen role.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support menu preparation, food production, and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen management.
• Supervise kitchen staff and assist with training and development.
• Monitor stock, food production, and wastage.
• Assist with school events and functions (rota-based, occasional out-of-hours)

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Independence & teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Allergen management

Job description

Sous Chef

St Leonards School, The Pends, St Andrews, KY16 9QJ

Salary: £15.15 per hour (circa £36,500 per annum) Hours: 40 hours per week |Shifts: 5 days over 7 Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks Checks: Enhanced PVG required

Free meals on shift

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals within a school environment. You will help maintain excellent food standards, ensure full compliance with food safety and allergen legislation, and support the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You will take responsibility for the kitchen and team when the Executive Chef is absent.

Key Responsibilities

• Support menu preparation, food production, and presentation
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen management
• Supervise kitchen staff and assist with training and development
• Monitor stock, food production, and wastage
• Assist with school events and functions (rota-based, occasional out-of-hours)

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen role
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and catering standards

What We Offer

• Free meals on duty
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Full uniform and training provided
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development opportunities

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre‑employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.