Sous Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Witney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment invites applications for a Sous Chef role in Witney, Oxfordshire. The position runs predominantly Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00, with occasional weekend and night cover during holidays. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers a permanent position after 12 weeks and a competitive hourly rate of £17.93 including holiday pay.

You will support the kitchen team, prepare high-quality meals and help maintain excellent standards across the kitchen, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Ability to support and lead a kitchen team

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals
• Support and guide the kitchen team during service
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Assist with stock control and kitchen organisation
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard
• Step up and take responsibility for the kitchen when required

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Food hygiene

Team leadership

Organisation

Communication

Job description

Sous Chef - £17.93 per hour | Monday to Friday | Temp to Perm | Witney

Looking for your next Sous Chef opportunity with a great work-life balance and the chance to secure a permanent position? Join a welcoming team in Witney, Oxfordshire, working predominantly Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00, with occasional weekend and night cover required during holidays.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential to move into a permanent position after 12 weeks. You'll play an important role in supporting the kitchen team, preparing high-quality meals and helping to maintain excellent standards across the kitchen.

Why apply? What's in it for you?

• £17.93 per hour, including holiday pay
• £16.00 per hour basic rate
• Temp-to-perm opportunity after 12 weeks
• Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00
• Occasional weekend and night cover during holidays
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Supportive and established kitchen environment

Key Responsibilities

As a Sous Chef, you will:

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals
• Support and guide the kitchen team during service
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Assist with stock control and kitchen organisation
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard
• Step up and take responsibility for the kitchen when required

What we're looking for

To be successful as a Sous Chef, you'll need:

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef or senior chef position
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• The ability to confidently support and lead a kitchen team
• A reliable and professional approach
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Flexibility to provide occasional weekend and night cover during holidays

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