Sous Chef - Boarding School
Posted 4 days ago
Sous Chef – Boarding School - Buckinghamshire - £38,000
We're recruiting a Sous Chef for a prestigious independent boarding school in Buckinghamshire, supporting a large and varied catering operation delivering fresh food across student dining, hospitality, conferences and major events.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef looking to join a well-resourced kitchen with genuine progression opportunities, creative input and a strong work-life balance compared to many hospitality environments.
The Offer
- Up to £38,000 salary
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days holiday
- Free meals on duty
- Free on-site parking
- Typical early shift: 6:00am – 3:00pm
- Latest finish approximately 9:30pm
- Around 15 weekends worked per year
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Uniform provided
The Operation
- Prestigious independent boarding and day school.
- Catering for students, staff and visitors daily.
- Large-scale fresh food operation.
- Hospitality, conferences and banqueting on site.
- Gala dinners and special events for up to 3,000 guests.
- Modern, well-equipped kitchens.
- Brigade of around 14 chefs.
- Strong investment in food quality.
The Food
- Fresh food prepared from scratch.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
- Seasonal menus and daily specials.
- Hospitality and VIP dining.
- Conference and event catering.
- Large-scale banqueting functions.
- Opportunity to contribute menu ideas and new dishes.
- High-volume service with quality ingredients .
The Role
- Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
- Lead and develop junior chefs within the brigade.
- Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards.
- Assist with menu planning and development.
- Support hospitality, conference and event catering.
- Manage stock, ordering and food cost controls.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
- Help drive a positive and professional kitchen culture.
About You
- Previous Sous Chef experience within education or contract catering.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills,
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
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