Sous Chef

Chef – Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Strathallan School, Forgandenny, Perth PH2 9EG
Salary: £13.78 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days over 7
At Strathallan School, we believe in bringing out the best in every pupil — and that includes providing them with healthy, delicious meals in a welcoming environment. As a Chef,you’ll play a key role in supporting this ethos by helping deliver top-quality food to pupils, staff, and visitors.
You’ll be part of a team that values tradition while embracing innovation, in a community that thrives on respect, resilience, and ambition.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do:
Oversee the replenishment of food and ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
Develop, mentor, and train kitchen staff to foster an inspiring team culture
Manage and optimise all aspects of the catering operation, including labour, food, and stock costs
Maintain consistency in food quality and service standards for staff, visitors, and students
Lead menu creation and development to keep offerings fresh and exciting
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
What You Bring:
Essential:
Experience cooking on alarge scale(100–1300 students)
Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen
Prior staff supervision or line management experience
Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation
Understanding ofhealth and safety regulationsand the ability to enforce them
Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food
Hold basic food handling certifications, including:
NVQ Level 2
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)
What We Offer:
Adynamic and supportive work environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Full training and protective uniform provided
Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities
At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.