Job Description

Sous Chef Job reference REQ250677 Date posted 04/08/2025 Application closing date 20/08/2025 Location Loughborough Package Operational Services grade 5 from 29179 to 34132 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description
Estates & Facilities Management
Estates and Facilities Management are the campus hospitality provider at Loughborough University. We provide accommodation and catering within our halls of residence and within our various food and bar outlets for students, staff and visitors.
We require a Sous Chef to work in our campus kitchens providing a catering service for students and visitors. Within this position you will be responsible for the supervision, preparation and service of meals and will assist the Head Chef in the management of the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience of catering for large numbers, managing staff and possess excellent customer service and team working skills.
The position currently available is for 37 hours per week, on a 52 week (5 over 7), open ended contract.
In return, we can offer you a supportive and friendly environment with lots of opportunity to learn and develop your personal and professional skills. Our benefits include:

• Good annual leave allowance - 36 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• Fantastic range of sports and gym facilities with discounted rates for staff
• Great opportunities for CPD
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers, on-site nursery and holiday play schemes
• Family friendly inclusive employment policies
• Bupa Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles

For more information about the role, please refer to the
For informal enquires please contact Cassie Neale, Head Chef, by email
Application closing date: 20 August 2025