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Sous Chef Full-Time | Cambridge College Are you a passionate culinary professional ready to step into a key leadership role? We're on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen brigade at a prestigious Cambridge college. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity (37.5 hours per week, excluding breaks) to be part of a team delivering consistently high-quality food and service to our vibrant community of students, staff, guests, and conference delegates. As an integral member of the catering management team, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic kitchen, helping shape menus, inspire your team, and uphold the highest standards of service and food quality. What Youll Be Doing Take the lead during shifts in the Head Chefs absence, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality service. Supervise and support kitchen staff, encouraging efficiency and excellence. Manage food ordering in partnership with the Head Chef, ensuring smart stock rotation and minimal waste. Contribute to creative and seasonal menu development using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Maintain consistency and quality by ensuring all dishes follow standard recipes. Champion exceptional customer service through outstanding food preparation and delivery. Ensure all serveries are fully staffed and chefs are well-prepared for service. Brief food service staff on menus and ingredients ahead of each shift. Support the Head Chef in developing and implementing kitchen training plans. Provide hands-on training and mentorship to team members, helping them grow and thrive. What We Offer We believe great people deserve great rewards. In addition to a supportive and welcoming workplace, we offer an excellent benefits package including: Competitive salary based on your skills and experience Defined contribution pension scheme Generous sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) Healthcare cash plan Free staff lunch when the kitchen is open Non-contractual performance bonus scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Relocation Loan & Travel to Work Loan On-site parking Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Join Us If you're driven by culinary excellence, enjoy leading a team, and want to make a real impact in a collaborative and respectful environment, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ