Sous Chef – Education Catering (Term Time) | Free Meals

Kellan Group; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Gym access

Benefits package

Job summary

Kellan Group is seeking a Sous Chef for Education Catering in Pontefract, delivering meals across school outlets during term-time. The role runs 37.5 hours per week (6am-2pm), Monday to Friday, over 39 teaching weeks, with free meals on shift and parking, plus gym access and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead shifts, supervise the team when the Head Chef is away, ensure allergen information is accurate and orders/stock are managed efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience at Sous Chef level, ideally in education catering or similar high-volume operation.
• IT literate with ability to use standard software and systems.
• Passionate about food and people, with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and guide the team in the Head Chef's absence, producing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Organise and support the team to ensure smooth daily operation and efficient time use.
• Produce food according to recipes with knowledge of all menu items and allergen info.
• Manage production and stock levels, place orders, record wastage, receive deliveries and store correctly.
• Carry out daily/weekly deep cleans and ensure staff training on their sections.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

IT literate

Passionate about food

Job description

Kellan Group is seeking a Sous Chef for Education Catering in Pontefract, delivering meals across school outlets during term-time. The role runs 37.5 hours per week (6am-2pm), Monday to Friday, over 39 teaching weeks, with free meals on shift and parking, plus gym access and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead shifts, supervise the team when the Head Chef is away, ensure allergen information is accurate and orders/stock are managed efficiently.