Sous Chef

Berkeley Scott Limited; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Potential for ongoing work

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Limited in Tottenham is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a school catering role. This temporary position offers Monday to Friday shifts, with school-friendly hours and weekly pay.

You will support the Head Chef in running the school kitchen and in preparing fresh, high‑quality meals for pupils and staff. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage food safety and HACCP compliance, assist with menu planning and dietary requirements, and help minimise waste.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in a busy professional kitchen is essential.
• School or education catering experience is desirable but not essential.
• Food Safety and Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete the required training.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Reliable, professional and positive attitude.
• An Enhanced DBS check for the child workforce, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the daily running of the school kitchen.
• Preparing and cooking fresh, high quality meals for pupils and staff.
• Assisting with menu planning and dietary requirements.
• Supervising and supporting kitchen staff.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Following HACCP procedures and allergen guidelines.
• Monitoring stock levels and minimising food waste.
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised and ready for service.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Hygiene standards

Communication

Organisation

Leadership

Education

Food Safety Certification

Allergen Training

Job description

Berkeley Scott seeks an experienced Sous Chef for a school catering role in Tottenham. This temporary position offers weekday shifts, Monday to Friday, with school-friendly hours and weekly pay. The successful candidate supports the Head Chef in running the kitchen, preparing fresh, high-quality meals, and supervising staff. Key skills include food preparation, team supervision, and maintaining hygiene standards. Experience in a busy kitchen is essential, ideally within education catering.

Benefits

• Mondayandndash;Friday working School friendly hours
• Weekly pay
• Potential for ongoing work
• Opportunity to gain experience in education catering setting
• Support from a dedicated recruitment team

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with the daily running of the school kitchen.
• Preparing and cooking fresh, high quality meals for pupils and staff.
• Assisting with menu planning and dietary requirements.
• Supervising and supporting kitchen staff.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Following HACCP procedures and allergen guidelines.
• Monitoring stock levels and minimising food waste.
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised and ready for service.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or in a similar role.
• Experience in a busy professional kitchen.
• School or education catering experience is desirable but not essential.
• Food Safety and Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete the required training.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A reliable, professional and positive attitude.
• An Enhanced DBS check for the child workforce, including the relevant barred list check where required, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.

Pay rates will depend on experience and the requirements of the role.