Sous Chef

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

Level 1 or Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent relevant experience

Experience working in a professional kitchen environment

Experience preparing meals for large numbers of people

Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards

Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment

Good organisational and time management skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Reliable and punctual

Flexible approach to work

Commitment to delivering high-quality food and service

Desirable

Experience working within a school or education catering setting

Knowledge of school food standards

What the school offers its staff

In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work here.

Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility. Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and after school.

Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase food at cost price during the school day.

The Academy has a private day nursery available at a discount to all Academy Staff, subject to spaces being available. Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal, part time working is supported at all levels.

EAP Support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.