Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Team at College

Sapientia Education Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Free refreshments

Free on-site car parking

LGPS pension scheme

Discounts via staff benefits platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sapientia Education Trust is recruiting a Sous Chef at Wymondham College to support the Executive Chef in daily catering operations on a 37.5-hour week during term time. The role requires supervising kitchen staff, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene, and assisting with stock control and staff training.

Based in Wymondham, the post offers professional development and LGPS pension benefits, with early applications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen and supervisory responsibilities.
• Training staff and understanding hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to manage priorities and maintain high quality service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in day-to-day catering operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff to maintain high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Ensure effective service delivery across all catering areas.
• Contribute to stock control and staff development.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to prioritise and meet dead-</

Clear and tactful communication

Flexible and resilient teamwork

Multi-tasking under pressure

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Experience in a busy kitchen

Supervisory experience

Training staff experience

Knowledge of food hygiene and H&S

Job description

Sapientia Education Trust is recruiting a Sous Chef at Wymondham College to support the Executive Chef in daily catering operations on a 37.5-hour week during term time. The role requires supervising kitchen staff, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene, and assisting with stock control and staff training.

Based in Wymondham, the post offers professional development and LGPS pension benefits, with early applications encouraged.