# Sous Chef

**Company:** Mint People
**Department:** Permanent Roles
**Location:** Ipswich
**Salary:** £27,880/year

### Sous Chef

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk  
Contract: Full Time – 40 hours per week, 41 weeks per year  
Salary: £17 per hour (£27,880 per annum)  
Free On-Site Parking Available

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### Benefits

Wider Wallet Scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, and more)  
Free meals on duty  
Free on-site parking  
Volunteers leave – up to one day per year  
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave  
Cycle to work scheme  
Recommend a friend bonus  
Unrivalled individual training and development  
Well-established apprenticeship programme  
Team & company social events  
Employee assistance programme  
Workplace pension

The Role

We are seeking a strong and reliable Sous Chef to support the catering operation at a prestigious day and boarding co-educational school in Ipswich, catering for approximately 500 pupils and staff daily.

This is a busy, multi-service operation delivering breakfast, lunch, supper, and hospitality. Working closely with the Chef Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining high food standards and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.

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### Key Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen across all services  
Lead the team in the absence of the Chef Manager  
Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency remain high  
Assist with menu planning using fresh, seasonal ingredients  
Support stock control, ordering, and supplier management  
Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards  
Assist in controlling food costs and minimising waste  
Train and support junior members of the team  
Work collaboratively with the wider catering and leadership team

### About You

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a high-volume environment  
Experience within education, contract catering, or hospitality preferred  
Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP  
Passion for fresh food and delivering quality at scale  
Confident in leading a team when required  
Organised, reliable, and flexible in approach

[Apply for this position](https://careers.mint-people.co.uk/jobs/7506016-sous-chef/applications/new)