Salary: £35k - 38k per year + /
Reference: YK999956216
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
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Up to £38,000 salary
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Company pension scheme
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28 days holiday
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Free meals on duty
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Free on-site parking
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Typical early shift: 6:00am – 3:00pm
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Latest finish approximately 9:30pm
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Around 15 weekends worked per year
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Internal promotion opportunities
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Uniform provided
The Operation
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Prestigious independent boarding and day school.
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Catering for students, staff and visitors daily.
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Large-scale fresh food operation.
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Hospitality, conferences and banqueting on site.
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Gala dinners and special events for up to 3,000 guests.
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Modern, well-equipped kitchens.
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Brigade of around 14 chefs.
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Strong investment in food quality.
The Food
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Fresh food prepared from scratch.
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
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Seasonal menus and daily specials.
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Hospitality and VIP dining.
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Conference and event catering.
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Large-scale banqueting functions.
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Opportunity to contribute menu ideas and new dishes.
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High-volume service with quality ingredients .
The Role
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Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
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Lead and develop junior chefs within the brigade.
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Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards.
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Assist with menu planning and development.
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Support hospitality, conference and event catering.
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Manage stock, ordering and food cost controls.
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Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
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Help drive a positive and professional kitchen culture.
About You
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Previous Sous Chef experience within education or contract catering.
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Strong leadership and organisational skills,
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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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