School Sous Chef

Are you a passionate and motivated chef looking for a better worklife balance?
Our Client is seeking a skilled Second Chef to join a friendly school catering team, supporting the delivery of fresh, nutritious meals to students every day.

As Second Chef, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the school kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help plan and prepare high-quality meals, maintain excellent food safety standards, and create a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff.

• Assist in planning, preparing, and serving healthy, balanced meals

• Support the Head Chef in menu development

• Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, allergen, and safety regulations

• Help manage stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisation

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

• Step up to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef

• Experience in a professional kitchen (ideally educational catering, but not essential)

• A passion for nutritious, child-friendly food

• Understanding of dietary needs and allergens

• Level 2 Food Hygiene (Level 3 desirable)

• Able to work efficiently, calmly, and as part of a team

• Reliable, organised, and enthusiastic

• Up to £33,000 salary (term-time only)

• Excellent worklife balance no evenings, weekends, or split shifts

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities for training and development

• A rewarding role that makes a real difference every day