Sous Chef (temporary)

King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School are looking for a Sous Chef for a term-time only, temporary position from November 2018 to June 2019. 

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual for this challenging role, with a high level of responsibility. This important post requires an experienced caterer with a detailed understanding of the workings of a large kitchen, and a proven track record of excellent customer service.

The standard working hours are 40 hours per week, 6.00am to 2.30pm, term-time only. The role has an annual salary of £25,428 at Grade 7 SCP 18 on the Support Staff salary scale.

Key responsibilities

Sous Chef responsibilities and duties include:

• Daily production of dishes for the Schools’ menus
• Developing new menus with the Chef team
• Support the maintenance of the Dining Hall’s EHO requirements, diligence, HACCP & COSHH
• Event catering (to include some evenings and weekends)
• Sports catering
• Any other requirements

To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form (available for download at: https://kes.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/) and a covering letter addressed to Louise Williams, Catering Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@kes.org.uk 

The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 5th October 2018.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th October 2018.

If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact
Louise Williams, Catering Manager by email: dininghall@kehsmail.co.uk

King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are both committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Schools’ Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the Schools’ websites.