Sous Chef - Peterborough

14Forty; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in catering is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen in Peterborough. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality dining experiences while leading the team in a fast-paced environment. The position offers opportunities for career development alongside a supportive culinary culture, celebrating creativity and individual talent.

Benefits

Culinary pathways for career advancement

Real-time mentoring and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in quality-focused kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to manage stock and control food costs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in delivering consistent and appealing food.
• Assist with kitchen organization and stock control.
• Help maintain high food hygiene standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Passion for food

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Job description

Sous Chef
Location: Peterborough
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 8am to 3pm (occasional Nights/Weeks to support team)
Salary: £14.85 per hour, 37 hours per week.

Overtime available!

Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?

We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Unit Manager with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in delivering food that’s full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats, from wholesome grab and go to elegant plated dishes.
• Stay curious - help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
• Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.

What you’ll bring to the table

• A confident Chef de Partie or Sous with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
• A love for food that’s both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
• Strong organisational skills - you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
• Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
• A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.

Hungry for more?
We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

For more information about careers at 14forty and ourbenefits please visit: Careers at 14forty

Job Reference: com/1007/41582001/52749345/SU #14Forty

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!