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