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