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Sous Chef
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 25,339 - 25,727 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wymondham, Norfolk
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Sous Chef
Location: Wymondham College
Salary: FTE: £27,694, Pro-rata £25,339 - £25,727 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term-time only
Starting SEPTEMBER 2026
Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023.
The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.
The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading the day‑to‑day operations of the Catering Department, ensuring high standards, effective teamwork, and a positive, professional service across the site.
Person Specification
The professional competencies expected of a Sous Chef are:
* Excellent organisational skills
* Strong communication skills
* Good customer service skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
* Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
* Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
* Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
* The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The qualifications and experience required of a Sous Chef are:
* Experience in a busy kitchen
* Supervisory experience
* Training staff experience
* Knowledge of food hygiene and H&S
All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:
* Professional development
* Free refreshments
* Free on-site car parking
* A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
* Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.
Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application closing date: Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Interview date: TO BE CONFIRMED
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