Sous Chef - Thomas Bennett Community College

Sous Chef - Thomas Bennett Community College

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Unspecified

Region:

South East

Location:

Crawley

Salary Description:

Competitive

Posted:

11/08/2025

Recruiter:

Compass Group

Job Ref:

com/0.../52753749/BU

Pabulum Catering are currently recruiting for an ambitious Sous Chef for Thomas Bennett Community College to help us create exceptional food experiences on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients\' and customers\' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You\'ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Role details and benefits include:20 hours per weekTerm time only16 per hourMonday to FridayHoliday payNEST pension scheme Comprehensive Employee Assist ProgrammeExcellent work/ family life balance due to term time only contractGreat operational training and developmentLife assurance schemePersonal Development and Training opportunitiesAccess to some great high street discount vouchersCould you bring your passion and culinary skill to CH&CO? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersOverseeing and implementing menu changesIdentifying opportunities to improve our food servicesListening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food servicesSupporting with the creation of new menus and creative food conceptsRepresenting CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand imageMonitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stockedOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsComplying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulationsOur ideal Sous Chef will:Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalentHave experience supervising a teamHave experience in a similar Chef roleHold a Food Hygiene certificateHave a flexible approach to workingJob Reference: com/0.../52753749/BU #PabulumCH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!