Sous Chef

St Georges, Ascot (SGA) is a thriving independent boarding and day school of 270 girls aged 11-18, around 45% of whom are boarders (full, weekly and flexi) and with a Sixth Form of approximately 80 pupils. St Georges offers an ambitious, connected and future-facing education tailored for pupils to realise their potential both at school and in fulfilling adult lives ahead.
Awarded excellent in its November 2022 ISI inspection, the school is a place where girls flourish academically, creatively, physically and morally, a place where risks can be taken, lessons are learnt and challenges are welcomed.
We are a welcoming school with a warm sense of community. Visitors are impressed by our facilities within a beautiful setting and the ambition of our educational provision.
Our unique extended day allows all girls the time and space to foster confidence, independence and academic curiosity providing a future-facing education exclusively for girls in a world not yet designed for girls and introduces them to contemporary subjects and topics through speakers, workshops, classes and visits.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our catering team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and hospitality, with expertise in kitchen operations and food preparation.
Required competencies

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Food Safety Level 3 or equivalent;
A good knowledge of allergen management; proven training of this would be ideal;
A good level of basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills in order to support menu and recipe planning, stock control and staff management through effective communication;
A City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 qualification would be beneficial
The successful candidate:
Must be a real foodie, with a passion for producing quality food, with seasonal produce;
Be a self motivator, capable of managing their own time, be innovative and able to continually develop the food offer;
Be a natural leader, with excellent communication skills, able to ensure the team is knowledgeable and motivated about their roles.;
Have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively at all levels, including with Senior Management;
Have a strict approach to upholding food safety and health and safety practices and allergen management.
Be flexible and able to work under pressure, with a positive work ethic.
Support and deliver hospitality events, ensuring the food is of a high quality standard
St George's operates its own generous salary scheme. The successful candidate will be auto-enrolled into the School Pension Scheme if eligible.
Additional Staff Benefits include
Use of state-of-the-art gym with Technogym equipment at allocated times
Staff swimming sessions and family swimming sessions in the recently built 25m, 6-lane indoor pool
Supportive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme
Ample free onsite parking
Freshly prepared, nutritious lunches in the Dining Room during term time. Refreshments are also available throughout the day in the Staff Room. Meals and refreshments are free of charge.
There are a number of social events throughout the year that staff are invited to attend.
The post holders children may, upon passing the entrance assessments, be eligible at the discretion of the Governors for a reduction on the basic tuition fees.
How to apply
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and, together with the completed application form and confidential cover sheet should be marked FAO Mrs A M Craciun (Domestic Bursar).
The School reserves the right to interview and/or appoint at any time during the recruitment process. The position will close as and when a suitable candidate is appointed.
St Georges School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children at the School. A review of open source social media and online content will be conducted after candidates have been shortlisted and you may be asked about this at interview. The appointment will be subject to a successful disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available, if required, from the School Office. The supplied references will be taken up and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. A medical questionnaire will be required to be completed by the successful candidate

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