Sous Chef - Education

COREcruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for an educational setting in the West Midlands. This role involves leading a kitchen team dedicated to preparing high-quality meals, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and offering career development opportunities. Ideal for candidates from hotel or B&I backgrounds looking to transition into education, with benefits like free meals, a competitive salary, and structured work hours.

Benefits

Free, fresh meals while on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Every third weekend off

Finish at 3PM or 7.30PM

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Passion for fresh, nutritious food.
• Good understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated kitchen team delivering meals for students and staff.
• Support the Kitchen Manager in overseeing food production and compliance.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and safety.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Job description

We are recruiting a Sous Chef for an exciting opportunity within a respected education setting in the West Midlands.This Sous Chef role offers the chance to lead a dedicated kitchen team, delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals for students and staff in a rewarding and structured environment.The Sous Chef will support the Kitchen Manager in overseeing all aspects of food production, planning, and compliance.

This is a hands-on position, perfect for a Sous Chef who is passionate about food and thrives in a well-organised kitchen.If you are a Sous Chef from a hotel or B&I background, this could be a perfect step into Education in the West Midlands!

Sous Chef requirements:

• Proven experience in as a Sous Chef in a similar role within a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for fresh, nutritious food.
• Good understanding of food safety and health regulations (Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent desirable).
• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent (desirable).

Sous Chef benefits:

• Up to £33,000 per year!
• Free, fresh meals while on duty.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Career development, all chef’s move up through the ranks.
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes.
• Every third weekend off with always Sundays off
• Finish at 3PM or 7.30PM!

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com