Sous Chef

Interaction Recruitment are working with an independent school based in Buckinghamshire. We are looking for a strong Sous Chef for a full time contract, 52 weeks per year.Job Title: Sous ChefLocation: BuckinghamshireSalary: £40,000 per annum + benefitsHours: 45 hours per week, overtime paidShift Pattern: AM shifts 06:30 – 15:00 or 11:00 – 19:30, working up to 25 weekends per yearOverview: The school is seeking a dynamic and hands on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality catering services for students, staff, and visitors. The role involves day-to-day kitchen leadership, high volume cooking from fresh ingredients, feeding up to 1200 pupils daily.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist and support the Exec Chef & Head Chef in managing the kitchen and catering team.Maintain high standards of food preparation, hygiene, and presentation.Train kitchen staff in new menus, recipes, and health and safety compliance.Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications and Skills:NVQ Level 1&2 or City & Guilds 7061/2 in professional cookery.Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 or equivalent.At least 3-5 years of experience as CDP or Sous chef, ideally from high volume cooking backgroundDesirable:Experience with catering for large groups or boarding schools.Supervisory experience in educational catering settings.Working Conditions and BenefitsFull-time or term-time contract depending on the school.Competitive salary in line with experience and scale of school operations.Continuous professional development opportunities and training.Holiday entitlement and healthcare/pension benefits as applicable.Applicants:Successful applicants will need to undergo a completion of Enhanced DBSMust have full UK Right to WorkShall drive and have access to a reliable vehicleShould be reliable, punctual, professional and presentableMust be a qualified and/or time served Chef with evidence of Food Hygiene / Food Allergens trainingIdeally a Sous Chef with independent or public school experienceWill have fresh produce experienceBenefits:Overtime paid over 45 hoursExcellent Career progression within the company24 weeks enhanced maternity, surrogacy, and adoption leave4 weeks secondary career and fertility treatment leave3 volunteering days a yearAnnual health checkMental health and nutrition consultationsFlexible contracts and working schedulesLearning and development opportunitiesTeam and company-wide award eventsFree meals when you're working in one of our schoolsExcellent pension scheme and life insurance*Discounts at retail and leisure outletsContact:Lucie Campbell or Cheryl Wilson at Interaction Recruitment Northampton BranchTel: 01604 620 032 Address: 82a Abington St, Northampton, NN1 2APContact Interaction Recruitment Catering & Hospitality, call into the office or apply this advert at your earliest opportunity to be considered for this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ