Sous Chef - Boarding School

Sous Chef – Boarding School - Buckinghamshire - £38,000

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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. xwzovoh
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