Wells Cathedral School seeks a Sous Chef to assist and deputise for the Head Chef in the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen, ensuring the Schools reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
A Level 2 Award in Food Safety, or an equivalent qualification, is essential for this role.
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week, all year round.
Start date: To commence as soon as possible.
For further details, including key responsibilities and the person specification, please download the application pack via the Apply button.
Closing date: Monday, 2 March 2026.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the obtaining of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of the Schools due diligence.
All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered spent, except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom which has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.
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