Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37000-37000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | Marlow, SL7 1RR |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 308853-44098271 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Sous Chef in our catering team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping deliver high-quality food that makes a real difference to the people we serve.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help create delicious, well-presented meals while maintaining excellent standards of safety, consistency and care. Your work will help create positive experiences every day — whether that’s supporting wellbeing, building community, or delivering food people can truly enjoy.
What you’ll do as a Sous Chef
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
- Help develop menus, including seasonal and special offerings
- Supervise, guide and support colleagues to deliver consistent quality
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness
- Manage stock control, ordering and waste reduction
- Lead the kitchen during the Head Chef’s absence and oversee service during busy periods
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- Experience as a Sous Chef, or strong experience as a Senior Chef de Partie
- Confidence leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment
- A solid understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
- A creative, practical approach to food and menu development
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
we offer
- Free membership at the Centre for you and a friend or family member (limited to 1) plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS check
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- Up to 25 days annual leave
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- Plus, more Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Sous Chef in our catering team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping deliver high-quality food that makes a real difference to the people we serve.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help create delicious, well-presented meals while maintaining excellent standards of safety, consistency and care. Your work will help create positive experiences every day — whether that’s supporting wellbeing, building community, or delivering food people can truly enjoy.
What you’ll do as a Sous Chef
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
- Help develop menus, including seasonal and special offerings
- Supervise, guide and support colleagues to deliver consistent quality
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness
- Manage stock control, ordering and waste reduction
- Lead the kitchen during the Head Chef’s absence and oversee service during busy periods
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- Experience as a Sous Chef, or strong experience as a Senior Chef de Partie
- Confidence leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment
- A solid understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
- A creative, practical approach to food and menu development
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
we offer
- Free membership at the Centre for you and a friend or family member (limited to 1) plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS check
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- Up to 25 days annual leave
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- Plus, more Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)
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