Sous Chef

Maidwell Hall is looking for a committed, experienced, and passionate Sous Chef, to join the school on a full-time basis.

Working at the heart of our catering team, you will prepare, cook and serve a range of meals at breakfast, lunchtime and dinnertime, ensuring that all food is compliant with allergens and Natasha's law. In addition to your culinary duties, you will also assist with a range of administrative, maintenance and logistical duties, including:

• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Placing orders, assisting with deliveries and undertaking stock checks
• Maintaining kitchen records
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries
• Assisting with daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans

You will be a confident chef who loves to put a smile on people’s faces through your exceptional culinary skills. You will possess previous experience and culinary qualifications relevant to the role of Sous Chef, pairing this with an excellent allergen awareness. You will also be capable of working under minimal supervision and at a commercial pace in a clean, efficient and logical manner.

Working hours are 40 hours per week, with shifts ranging from 5am to 9pm, on a 5 from 7 rota.

In return, Maidwell Hall School offers an excellent range of benefits, which include: 

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

To find out more and to download an application form, please click the apply button.

Applicants are invited to submit an application form by Tuesday 23rd July to recruitment@uppingham.co.uk

Interviews will take place on Friday 26th July 2024.

We retain the discretion to close the advertisement upon securing a suitable candidate.

Maidwell Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.