Term Time + Training Days (39 weeks per year). Part-Time 32.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm.

Sous Chef – A Role Where You’ll Really Make a Difference

We’re looking for a friendly, passionate Sous Chef to join our dedicated school kitchen team and play a key part in creating meals our students truly enjoy.

Working closely with our Catering Manager, you’ll support the everyday running of the kitchen, lead by example, and help bring out the best in your team. Our kitchen can be busy, especially at break and lunchtime, but you’ll enjoy the energy of service while keeping standards high and food full of care and quality.

You’ll be an experienced chef who loves good food, takes pride in what they do, and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. With a positive, can‑do attitude, you’ll inspire others, stay calm under pressure, and help shape a happy, healthy dining experience at the heart of our school community.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar school, we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive—academically, personally, and socially. Our talented, engaging, and supportive staff build strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We also provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring our team continually grows and evolves. 

Our school is a large comprehensive school, where we encourage all children to develop their strengths and feel empowered to be the best that they can be. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer.

We are part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliver excellence, and enrich children’s lives. This is achieved by fostering our shared values of collaboration, integrity, and respect. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence across all areas of school life. 

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Harrogate Grammar School click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will: 

• Support and train colleagues, offering advice and guidance to maintain excellent standards
• Deliver a high-quality food service in a busy school setting with tight service deadlines
• Be a role model of professionalism, presentation and dedication within the catering team
• Demonstrate strong catering skills, encouraging creativity and keeping up to date with food trends

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email hgshr@hgs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be dealt with as received, so we encourage candidates to apply early.  The position may close should a suitable candidate be found.