Sous Chef (Term time only + 6 weeks) – from September 2026

Job Title:        Sous Chef

Reporting to:  Chef Manager and Head of Catering

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To assist the Chef Manager and Pastry Chef in the provision of food to the agreed standard within the budgetary limitations and the School’ standards.
• To deputise in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• To take responsibility for the management of allergens on the main service.
• To assist in the maintenance of high standards, in Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• To carry out various preparations, serving and cleaning duties in the establishment under the direction of the management team.
• To prepare a high volume of meals, salads, etc as directed, using the college’s policies and guidelines as a minimum standard.
• To ensure that meals are prepared and presented and ready for service at the published times.
• To assist in the service of meals where necessary.
• To always maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and service areas.
• To constantly endeavour to improve the standard of food preparation and to incorporate any new techniques which become available.
• To assist with special functions 4 Saturdays per year or as required, some of which may occur outside normal working times.

Skills and Experience

• Must possess relevant professional qualifications or have previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience with pastry is desirable.

This job description sets out the main duties at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed, and the candidate will be required to carry out any reasonable requests required by their Line Manager.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.