Sous Chef
Location: Burton upon Trent & Surrounding Areas
Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Flexible Assignments
Hourly Rate: £17.00ph - £21.00ph, depending on experience, client site, shift pattern, and kitchen environment
Ready for a fresh challenge in a variety of kitchens?
Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Sous Chefs to work across a range of catering settings throughout Burton upon Trent and the surrounding areas. Whether you're searching for occasional shifts, ongoing temporary work, or a full-time rota, we can offer assignments tailored to your availability.
Benefits of Working with Blue Arrow
- Pay rates from £17.00ph
- Weekly pay
- Flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments
- A mix of weekday and weekend shifts
- Fast-track starts available
- Opportunities to gain experience across diverse catering sectors
Available Kitchen Environments
- Residential Care Homes
- Primary and Secondary Schools
- Day Nurseries
- Manufacturing and Business Catering Facilities
- Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure Venues
- Event, Banqueting and Commercial Catering Operations
DBS Requirements
Some assignments, particularly within schools, nurseries and care settings, require a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate covering Child Workforce, Adult Workforce, or both. The certificate must be registered with the DBS Update Service or issued within the previous 12 months.
Candidates without a current DBS must be willing to complete the relevant checks through Blue Arrow. Please be aware that charges apply for new DBS applications.
The Role
As a Sous Chef, you will support the smooth running of kitchen operations by:
- Producing fresh, high-quality meals in line with client expectations
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance standards
- Assisting with stock management and ordering processes
- Supporting Head Chefs and kitchen teams during service
- Monitoring food quality and presentation standards
- Ensuring kitchens remain clean, organised and compliant
About You
- Previous experience working in a Sous Chef or senior chef position
- Excellent understanding of kitchen procedures and food safety regulations
- Food Hygiene qualification desirable
- Dependable, flexible and professional approach
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a busy team
- Own transport is beneficial due to varying work locations
Why Choose Blue Arrow?
Blue Arrow works with a wide range of clients across the catering and hospitality sector, giving you access to regular opportunities in different environments. We offer competitive rates of pay, flexible working options, and ongoing support from our dedicated recruitment team.
If you're a passionate Sous Chef looking to expand your experience while enjoying flexibility and excellent earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start exploring exciting Sous Chef opportunities across Burton upon Trent and the surrounding area.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.