Sous Chef

Blue Arrow · Northumberland

Sous Chef at Blue Arrow, based in Northumberland, paying £32,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£32,000 per annum
Location
Northumberland
Contract
Contract
Posted
19 hours ago
Closes
22 Nov 2026
Sector
Chef

15% below the typical rate for chef

Reference JN -102026-134666_1792751428

About the role

Sous Chef Opportunity - Blyth | £32,000 | Monday to Friday

Hi,

I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic permanent Sous Chef position in Blyth, working within a busy contract catering unit serving around 200 fresh meals per day.

What's on Offer?

· £32,000 salary

· 40 hours per week

· Monday to Friday only

· 6:30am - 2:30pm shifts

· 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

· Excellent work-life balance with evenings and weekends free

The Role

As Sous Chef, you'll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to deliver high-quality fresh food to around 200 customers daily. You'll be involved in:

* Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals

* Supporting menu planning and food presentation

* Supervising and motivating kitchen staff

* Maintaining high food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

* Managing stock control, ordering, and reducing food waste

* Assisting with kitchen administration and compliance requirements

* Ensuring a smooth and efficient service every day

What We're Looking For

✔ Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready for the next step

✔ Passion for fresh food and quality service

✔ Strong organisational and team leadership skills

✔ Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking to join a stable contract catering environment with great hours and a competitive salary.

Interested? Please apply and one of our team will contact you to discuss further

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Reference: JN -102026-134666_1792751428 · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Blue Arrow

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