Sous Chef – Fresh School Kitchen with Great Benefits

Thomas Franks Ltd; Bopeep; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Team & company social events

Workplace pension

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a creative and effective Sous Chef for a term-time plus contract in Buckinghamshire. You will work at a preparatory school site, handling the daily food service for nursery to primary pupils, with meals from breakfast to tea and a 48-week term-time schedule.

The role includes benefits such as free parking and pool access. Key responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring service standards, hygiene compliance, stock replenishment, and collaboration with the head

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and kitchen operations preferred.
• Food hygiene certificate preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food service areas for the day’s business.
• Ensure prompt service of all meals to expected standards.
• Ensure methods of preparation and presentation meet company expectations.
• Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away food, beverages or equipment.
• Prepare all food for sale, following hygiene and safety practices and standards.
• Restock stocks during service and pre-empt customer needs to ensure good service.
• Keep front of house informed of stock levels and potential delays.
• Attend to cleaning/hygiene duties and maintain cleanliness after shifts.
• Serve customers according to service standards and expectations.
• Handle waste and recycling properly.
• Assist in placing orders and stock movements.
• Ensure kitchen operates in line with health & safety regulations.

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a creative and effective Sous Chef for a term-time plus contract in Buckinghamshire. You will work at a preparatory school site, handling the daily food service for nursery to primary pupils, with meals from breakfast to tea and a 48-week term-time schedule.

The role includes benefits such as free parking and pool access. Key responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring service standards, hygiene compliance, stock replenishment, and collaboration with the head