Temporary

Sous Chef

Berkeley Scott
Tottenham, N17 8HJ
money-bag Competitive
Posted: 14 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Ref: souschef

About the Role

Berkeley Scott seeks an experienced Sous Chef for a school catering role in Tottenham. This temporary position offers weekday shifts, Monday to Friday, with school-friendly hours and weekly pay. The successful candidate supports the Head Chef in running the kitchen, preparing fresh, high-quality meals, and supervising staff. Key skills include food preparation, team supervision, and maintaining hygiene standards. Experience in a busy kitchen is essential, ideally within education catering. Competitive salary offered, with potential for ongoing work.

Sous Chef andndash; School Catering


Berkeley Scott Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Sous Chef for a school catering role in Tottenham.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled chef looking for a better work life balance, weekday shifts and the chance to work within the education catering sector.

If you have experience working in a busy kitchen, enjoy supporting a team and take pride in producing high quality food, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits



  • Mondayandndash;Friday working

  • School friendly hours

  • Weekly pay

  • Potential for ongoing work

  • Opportunity to gain experience in education catering setting

  • Support from a dedicated recruitment team


Key Responsibilities



  • Supporting the Head Chef with the daily running of the school kitchen.

  • Preparing and cooking fresh, high quality meals for pupils and staff.

  • Assisting with menu planning and dietary requirements.

  • Supervising and supporting kitchen staff.

  • Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.

  • Following HACCP procedures and allergen guidelines.

  • Monitoring stock levels and minimising food waste.

  • Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised and ready for service.


Requirements



  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or in a similar role.

  • Experience in a busy professional kitchen.

  • School or education catering experience is desirable but not essential.

  • Food Safety and Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete the required training.

  • Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.

  • A reliable, professional and positive attitude.

  • An Enhanced DBS check for the child workforce, including the relevant barred list check where required, or willingness to obtain one.

  • Right to work in the UK.


Apply Today


If you''re a Sous Chef looking for a new opportunity in Tottenham, apply today through Indeed to register your interest with Berkeley Scott Recruitment.

Pay rates will depend on experience and the requirements of the role.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. Youand#39;ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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