Job Description

Job Overview

To support the production of over 1200 meals a day within in a fast-paced catering environment, To ensure food is prepared and presented in accordance with School standards, timings and needs. To ensure Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards are maintained.

Duties

Produce food required for the day's menu to the required standard including loading and unloading ovens and food service counters with trays and pans of products which at times may be in excess of 10kg. Clearly communicate instructions and offer guidance on food preparation and delivery to team members in conjunction with the Catering Manager and Senior Sous Chef. Ensure food, as per menu, is available for service times and is portioned and garnished. Responsible for the daily menus meeting the required quality standards including presentation and taste prior to service, reporting issues to the Senior Sous Chef or Catering Manager. Replenish service counters where necessary. Ensure knowledge of the operation of any kitchen equipment you are required to use, and apply accordingly, utilising all safety measures. Assist with mis-en-place for the following day's menu. Assist when necessary, in food preparation for any function. Discuss and develop menus with the Chefs in line with the budget constraints. Assist where necessary, in the cleaning of work services, storage areas, utensils and equipment. Check deliveries for quantities and quality when necessary. Check and record temperatures and cleanliness of delivery vehicle. Requirement to safely lift heavy and at times hot equipment and products using the resources provided. Comply with Health & Safety Regulations and Fire Policy, reporting hazards to Management Maintain School hygiene standards and follow the HACCP system in place. Ensure all food in fridges are correctly labelled. Ensure correct chopping boards are used for each job. Assist other staff in the completion of their duties where necessary Promote good relationships with other staff members and with customers. Attend internal meetings as detailed by your Line Manager. Working across all other areas within the Catering Department providing cover during periods of absence as and when required

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm

(Full-time across the year)

30-minutes paid lunch

Requirement to work alternate Saturdays (5 hours) during term time. The hours worked during the week across the year and alternate Saturdays during term time equates on average to 36.7 hours per week

Whilst this is a full-time appointment, we are prepared to consider the role being performed on a term time basis. Where this is the case, the salary will be prorated accordingly.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

It is the post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Head Master.

Merchant Taylors' School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

How we use your information

We will use the information which you provided, and which we collect from other sources (such as from references and from the Disclosure and Barring Service) for the following purposes: to assess your suitability for the role for which you have applied, to assess your suitability to work with children and to enable us to comply with our legal obligations (including safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ).

Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School's Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found on the Vacancy page of the School Website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,025.00-32,443.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Experience of working in a high volume MOD or Independent Schools fast paced kitchen, producing over 1000 meals daily
Experience:

Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025
Reference ID: Sous Chef
Expected start date: 01/09/2025