Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Blandford Camp
35 hours per week £32,465 per annum

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Sous Chef to support the delivery of high-quality catering within the Sergeants' Mess at Blandford Camp. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen professional who enjoys leading from the front, working closely with their team, and producing excellent food in a structured, high-volume environment.

This role combines daily feeding for Service Personnel with a strong emphasis on functions and events, which form a key part of the catering offer.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for Service Personnel
• Supporting daily feeding numbers of approximately 40 Sergeants and up to 350 Junior Ranks
• Playing a key role in the planning and delivery of functions and events (core focus of the role)
• Leading from the front in a hands-on Sous Chef position
• Supporting, motivating and developing a kitchen team of around 15 colleagues
• Ensuring excellent food presentation, consistency, and service standards
• Managing food ordering, stock control, and waste minimisation
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
• Supporting budget control and contributing to financial targets
• Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
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