Sous Chef

Sous Chef - School Catering

📍 Eastbourne

📅 Start Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30

💷 Competitive hourly rate

📄 Ongoing Temporary Assignment

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy school catering team in Eastbourne on an ongoing temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef looking for a great work-life balance, with daytime hours and no evening or weekend work.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the Head Chef in the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals
Assisting with menu preparation and daily food production
Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained at all times
Supervising kitchen staff when required
Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment

Requirements:

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a high-volume catering environment
Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen
Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations
A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate is essential
Reliability and excellent teamwork skills

What's on Offer?

✅ Monday to Friday schedule

✅ Daytime hours only (07:00-15:30)

✅ Ongoing temporary role

✅ Friendly school environment

✅ Immediate start available from 02/09/2026

If you are an experienced Sous Chef with a valid DBS and are available for an ongoing temporary position, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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