Sous Chef - Ref 105

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Team events/awards

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd is seeking a talented Sous Chef for our London school site. You’ll support culinary operations, manage your own workload, and help deliver nutritious meals during term-time, with no late nights and a structured schedule.

The role offers opportunities to develop craft skills, work with a dedicated team, and contribute to students’ wellbeing through quality food service. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume cooking and baking across a school or similar environment.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and organisation in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills essential for liaising with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support culinary operations on site and help deliver high-quality meals.
• Assist Chef Manager with meal preparation and service during school hours.
• Ensure food safety standards are followed and kitchen areas stay well organised.

Skills

Craft skills

High-volume cooking

Baking knowledge

Clean workspace

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding Sous Chef role that offers career development, creativity, and a genuine work/life balance?

Sous Chef - London, SE3

£17.60 per hour

40 hours per week - 6:30am to 3:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid break - Monday to Friday - term-time only - no late nights and weekends off!

People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a talented Sous Chef with fantastic craft skillsto help us create an outstanding food offer at our independent school site in London.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact through food. We play an important role in students’ learning and wellbeing by providing nutritious, delicious meals that encourage healthier lifestyles and positive food experiences every day.

Reporting into the Chef Manager on site, you will be responsible for supporting the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high-quality food preparation and customer satisfaction through exceptional food service.

Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the food industry while maintaining a genuine work-life balance. If you’re looking for a supportive employer thatvalues its people and offers a great working environment.

Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef

• Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
• Free meals on duty
• Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engageplatform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
• Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
• Work life balance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

What you will bring:

• Excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A background in high-volume cooking and a solid knowledge of baking
• High standards of cleanliness, consistently maintaining a tidy, organised workspace
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Flexibility and a strong team-focused approach
• Be passionate about food with excellent culinary skills and a great eye for detail
• A comprehensive understanding of food safety, health and safety and allergen management

The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Who are Accent Catering?

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of schools and businesses.

We are a talented team of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions tailored to each contract - no two are the same. As an independently owned company, you’ll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering has regularly been recognised in The Caterer’s prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don’t miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!

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