Job Summary
Sous Chef – Production (Ice Cream)
Location: Woodstock Type: Full-time | Production & Operations Reports to: Production Manager Hours: ±45 hours per week (Day shift, Mon–Fri / occasional Sat) Own transport preferable The Role
Our client is looking for a hands-on Sous Chef (Production) to help drive the daily rhythm of a high-volume ice cream production kitchen. This is not a restaurant service role. It’s about precision; consistency, and calm leadership in a production environment where detail matters and standards don’t slip — especially during peak summer demand. As second-in-command, you’ll support the Production Manager by keeping production flowing, people aligned, and quality uncompromised. What You’ll Be Doing
Executing daily and weekly ice cream production plans
Overseeing batching, prep, churning, freezing, and storage
Keeping workflow efficient and adjusting sequencing when needed
Ensuring every batch meets quality, consistency, and food-safety standards
Maintaining a clean, compliant production environment
Leading the Team
Supporting supervision of the production team
Reinforcing SOPs and kitchen protocols
Coaching junior team members on the floor
Flagging issues early and helping solve them practically
Quality & Consistency
Following recipes, measurements, labelling, and stock rotation precisely
Identifying wastage or inefficiencies and helping improve processes
Ensuring consistency across every production run
What We’re Looking For
Experience in pastry, dessert, or ice cream production
Previous senior kitchen or supervisory experience
Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment
Detail-focused; reliable, and steady under pressure
Physically able to manage long production shifts and lift up to ±20kg
When It Counts
Available for additional hours when production demands increase
Comfortable working peak season (mid-December to mid-January)
Why This Role
Long-term; stable position in a growing production operation
Hands-on leadership role with real responsibility
Opportunity to shape consistency, standards, and team culture
If you thrive in production kitchens where precision matters and standards are non-negotiable, this role is for you.