Sous Chef - Reading School

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL, Reading

Sous Chef - Reading School

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READING BOROUGH COUNCIL, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 23 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fcfbb282c7ce43b288581c3fc5cc8fd2

Full Job Description

Permanent - Starting immediately - 37 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday - 11.00am to 7.00pm and Friday - 7.30am to 3.00pm - Term time only plus one week, with occasional evening or weekend work required to support events. Working as part of a dedicated and friendly team, under the direction of the Catering Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our Catering Team. You will input into menus, order food supplies and will be keen to develop your knowledge and cooking techniques in a busy, thriving environment., Application Forms will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed. Safeguarding guidelines look to references being obtained prior to interview. Please ensure any referees who you are happy for us to contact before interview are aware that they may be asked to provide a reference with a relatively short deadline. p class=\\"customHTML\\" Permanent - Starting immediately - 37 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday - 11.00am to 7.00pm and Friday - 7.30am to 3.00pm - Term time only plus one week, with occasional evening or weekend work required to support events. br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ Working as part of a dedicated and friendly team, under the direction of the Catering Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef SPAN class=\\"jobDetsMarker\\" style=\\"display:none;\\" \\/SPAN to join our Catering Team. br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ You will input into menus, order food supplies and will be keen to develop your knowledge and cooking techniques in a busy, thriving environment. br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ strong class=\\"customHTML\\" We are looking for someone who: \\/strong br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/

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  • Has catering experience, with strong operational and organisational skills
  • Is comfortable in a customer facing environment.
  • Has proven experience of managing a team.
  • Is confident deputising for the Catering Manager in their absence.
  • Can evidence working successfully as a member of a team.

    More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. Reading School has been named State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence in the South East 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide.
  • We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town., At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. Reading School has been named State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence in the South East 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide. br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town. br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ br class=\\"customHTML\\" \\/ strong class=\\"customHTML\\"

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