Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Dorset
Contract Type: Permanent - 52 Weeks
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Our client is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. They're looking for a committed and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at one of their prestigious colleges. As a Sous Chef you’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
- Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
- Contribute to innovative menu planning
- Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
- Support events and functions alongside school life
About you:
- You will have experience as a Sous Chef within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
- Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
- Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- A flexible and proactive approach to work
Why join?
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
- 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
- Bespoke training & development opportunities
- Pension & life insurance
- Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
- Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
- Free meals while at work
- Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Please note, we do expect all staff to share their commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.
Contact us about this vacancy
Kat Kantorova
07548 963 089
kat.kantorova@pineapple-recruitment.co.uk
Pineapple Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as Recruitment Agency.
Location Dorset, United Kingdom
Salary £35000 - £35000 Per Annum
Job Reference REF2646
Posted on Posted on 19 January 2026
Category Contract Catering