Sous Chef - Higher Education Contract Catering

Sous Chef - Higher Education Contract Catering - London - £40,000

We're recruiting a Sous Chef to join one of London's leading Higher Education catering operations in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large, fast-paced university campus, delivering fresh food across restaurants, retail outlets, hospitality and events. You'll be part of a strong brigade, producing quality food while developing your skills within a highly respected contract catering environment.

The Offer

£40,000 salary.Predominantly Monday to Friday operation (approx. 70%).Shift patterns between 7:00am and 8:00pm.Strong work-life balance.Paid overtime or TOIL.Company pension scheme.Free meals on duty.Uniform provided.Excellent training and development.Genuine progression opportunities.

The Operation

Leading Higher Education catering operation.Serving 2,500 students and 500 staff daily.250 residential students on campus.Multiple food outlets, restaurants and hospitality spaces.Year-round operation.Large, supportive kitchen brigade.

The Food

Fresh food prepared daily.Modern, market-led food concepts.Restaurant dining, hospitality and events.Grab & Go and retail food offers.High-volume service without compromising quality.In-house production across all food areas.

The Role

Support the day-to-day kitchen operation.Work within a brigade of 14 chefs.Deliver breakfast, lunch, dinner and events.Support and develop junior chefs.Maintain food safety and allergen standards.Assist with stock control and ordering.Drive quality, consistency and presentation.

About You

Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef.Strong fresh food background.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