Sous Chef

Sous Chef Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Contract: Full Time – 40 hours per week, 41 weeks per year Salary: £17 per hour (£27,880 per annum) Free On-Site Parking Available Benefits Wider Wallet Scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, and more) Free meals on duty Free on-site parking Volunteers leave – up to one day per year Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave Cycle to work scheme Recommend a friend bonus Unrivalled individual training and development Well-established apprenticeship programme Team & company social events Employee assistance programme Workplace pension The Role We are seeking a strong and reliable Sous Chef to support the catering operation at a prestigious day and boarding co-educational school in Ipswich, catering for approximately 500 pupils and staff daily. This is a busy, multi-service operation delivering breakfast, lunch, supper, and hospitality. Working closely with the Chef Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining high food standards and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen across all services Lead the team in the absence of the Chef Manager Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency remain high Assist with menu planning using fresh, seasonal ingredients Support stock control, ordering, and supplier management Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards Assist in controlling food costs and minimising waste Train and support junior members of the team Work collaboratively with the wider catering and leadership team About You Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a high-volume environment Experience within education, contract catering, or hospitality preferred Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP Passion for fresh food and delivering quality at scale Confident in leading a team when required Organised, reliable, and flexible in approach