Sous Chef - Chase High School

Compass Group PLC; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service and catering company in Southend-on-Sea is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef for Chase High School. The role involves preparing exceptional food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring hygiene standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with a flexible approach. This full-time position offers a salary of £24,000 annually and various benefits including holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme

Life assurance scheme

Access to discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Previous experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to comply with hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and improve food services.
• Represent CH&CO positively and maintain brand image.
• Monitor kitchen inventory and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Team supervision

Food preparation

Customer service

Menu planning

Flexibility in working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Pabulum Catering are currently recruiting for an ambitious Sous Chef for Chase High School to help us create exceptional food experiences on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well‑stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, Health and Safety regulations
• Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

About CH&CO

CH&CO, a part of 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!

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £24,000.00 annually
• 35 hours per week (Term time only)
• Contract: Full time (Term time only)
• Holiday pay
• NEST pension scheme
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
• Excellent work/family life balance due to term time only contract
• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers