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Sous Chef - Weekdays only!
Location: Cambridge
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 6:30 to 15:00
Salary: Up to £16.30 per hour
Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu?
We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food – someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports their Chef Manager with confidence, and brings both skill and flair to every service.
From fuelling early risers with crafted breakfasts to supporting with hospitality and events, your role will be as varied as the menus you help create. You'll support a talented brigade of chefs, help refine menus, and bring flavour, precision, and energy to every plate.
At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Chef Manager in delivering food that’s full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats.
* Stay curious – help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
* Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
* Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
* Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
* Support training, mentoring, and the development of junior chefs within the brigade.
What You’ll Bring To The Table
* A confident Chef de Partie or Sous with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
* A love for food that’s both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
* Strong organisational skills – you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
* Passion for developing others, you lead by example and raise the bar
* A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
* Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.
Hungry for more?
We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.
Equality and Diversity
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.
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