Senior Sous Chef: Central Production Kitchen
Looking for a role within a structured, high-volume production kitchen where organisation, consistency and scale are key?
We’re recruiting a Senior Sous Chef for a well-established London CPU operation delivering fresh food across multiple high-profile sites in London.
This role is ideally suited to chefs from production kitchens, large-scale events or contract catering, where volume-led cooking and structured prep are second nature.
The Offer
* Up to a GBP 48,000 per year salary.
* 10% bonus based on performance.
* 47.5-hour contract.
* Daytime hours: approx. 6:30 am to 4:30 pm.
* 5 days per week, year-round (closed 3 days over Christmas).
* 28 days holiday.
* Staff food and uniform provided.
* Pension scheme.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
The Operation
* Large-scale central production kitchen (CPU).
* Supporting two high-profile London sites.
* Fast-paced, highly organised production environment.
* Team of 10 chefs, with 5–6 on shift daily.
* Occasional evening events (1–2 per month) with a street food‑style offer.
The Food
* Fresh, seasonal and quality-led production at scale.
* High-volume deli-style offer: premium sandwiches, vibrant salads and hot dishes.
* Large batch cooking with a strong focus on flavour, consistency and presentation.
* 600–800 sandwiches produced daily using fresh ingredients.
* 60–80 kg of chef‑led salads and composed dishes prepared each day.
* Daily soup production with rotating, seasonal recipes.
* Food designed for multiple sites: consistent, high-quality and ready for service.
The Role
* Support and lead day-to-day kitchen operations.
* Drive prep, structure and morning production output.
* Manage and organise a team within a high-volume environment.
* Maintain standards across large-scale food production.
* Oversee kitchen admin, rotas and food management systems.
* Ensure full compliance across allergens, due diligence and COSHH.
About You
* Experience in a CPU, large-scale events or contract catering environment is key.
* Confident working with bulk, batch production at volume.
* Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
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