Sous Chef
Southfields Academy, London, SW18 5JU12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, 07:00am-15:00pm regular working hours or 9.00am-17:00pm to cover annual leave (advanced notice will be given), Monday-Friday, term-time only, plus 1 hour unpaid lunch break
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 2, SCP 12: £23,249.24 - Scale 3, SCP 16: £24,661.53
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
Level 1 or Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent relevant experience
Experience working in a professional kitchen environment
Experience preparing meals for large numbers of people
Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Reliable and punctual
Flexible approach to work
Commitment to delivering high-quality food and service
Desirable
Experience working within a school or education catering setting
Knowledge of school food standards
What the school offers its staff
In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work here.
Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility. Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and after school.
Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase food at cost price during the school day.
The Academy has a private day nursery available at a discount to all Academy Staff, subject to spaces being available. Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal, part time working is supported at all levels.
EAP Support.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Southfields Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1179 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Southfields Academy website
- Email address
- hr@southfieldsacademy.com
At Southfields we aim to create a culture of tolerance and respect for others, where students and staff work together to improve. Our vision is to develop a provision that will secure the best life chances for our students once they leave Southfields Academy. This environment must inspire each individual in the community to be the very best that they can be. At Southfields we have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offer a nurturing and supportive environment where we celebrate difference and ensure that everyone meets their full potential. We value every individual and commit to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.
We offer the highest quality educational experience, aiming to inspire a generation of lifelong learners, who take pride in their achievements and take ownership of their learning. We believe creativity and imagination are the key to developing future passions and talents. We have a positive, “can do” attitude, believing that the sky is our limit, and we will think creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of our learners and our community.
A successful Southfields student will be one that understands the world we live in and is curious and keen to develop further by learning from others around them. This student will leave Southfields ready for their next stage in education or employment, equipped to learn and to grow.
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