At a Glance
- Tasks: Support culinary operations and create delicious, nutritious meals for students.
- Company: Join Accent Catering, a leading independent contract caterer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, career development, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Be part of an award-winning team with opportunities for growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' health while enjoying a great work/life balance.
- Qualifications: Bring excellent craft skills, a passion for food, and strong communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 18 £ per hour.
Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then this could be the job for you!
£29,800 per annum / £18 per hour
40 hours per week - 6:30am - 3:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break - Monday to Friday - no late nights and weekends off! Working term time only!
We want you... People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for an experienced Chef with fantastic craft skills to help us create an outstanding food offer at our independent school site near Kingston upon Thames. We play an important part in students' learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle.
The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional food service.
If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join our award-winning team!
Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef:
- Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
- Free meals on duty
- Career development opportunities
- Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
- HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
- Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
- Shining stars awards
- Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
- Work life balance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support
What you will bring:
- Excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own workload
- High standards of cleanliness, consistently maintaining a tidy, organised workspace
- Good communication skills at all levels
- Flexibility and a strong team-focused approach
- A passion for food with a great eye for detail
- A comprehensive understanding of food safety and health and safety
- The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.
Who are Accent Catering? Accent Catering Services Ltd is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of schools and businesses. We are a talented team of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions tailored to each contract - no two are the same. As an independently owned company, you’ll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.
Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.
Accent Catering has regularly been recognised in The Caterer’s prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don’t miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!
Sous Chef (Ref 151) employer: Accent Catering Services
Accent Catering is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a competitive salary, free meals on duty, and numerous career advancement opportunities. With a strong focus on work-life balance, particularly through term-time only hours, employees can enjoy their personal lives while contributing to the important mission of providing nutritious meals for students. Join our award-winning team and be part of a supportive work culture that values every individual's contribution.
