Title:  Sous Chef

Your Aramark journey starts here

• Do you love to create meals that put smiles on faces? 
• Are you wanting to work in a business who will offer you a great work life balance? 
• Are you looking for your next challenge and fancy a weekday role, leaving your weekends free?
• If the answer is yes, then read on. We are currently recruiting a Sous Chef to join our team working at Aegon, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9SE

Perks of the job

• £29,000 per year
• Full time – 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 6am - 4pm
• No late finishes or weekends!
• Life insurance and pension contribution
• Free on site gym
• Free on-site parking
• Local transport links
• Free uniform
• Cycle 2 Work scheme / Refer a friend scheme 
• Love2Shop discounts including discounts on your weekly supermarket shop and lifes luxuries!
• Additional staff discount in the companies outlets
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within!
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided, we do not look for experience, we need a good attitude and the willingness to learn.

What you'll be doing

• •Management of a kitchen, or team within a kitchen, to ensure tasks are appropriately allocated and team members are fully utilised
• •Lead team to use best practice Food Production techniques in line with Aramark standard recipes, systems and brand standards
• •Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met
• •Assists with performance monitoring, record keeping, recruitment and development for direct reports 
• •Determine the food offer to ensure it meets customers’ demands and is profitable
• •Handle customer complaints
• •Ensure complete compliance of team with food safety and health and safety legislation and in line with Aramark standards
• •Report any incidents, near misses and health & safety issues to Unit Manager
• •Responsible for shift opening and closing checklists
• •Maintain good working relationships with all other members of the team
• •Undertake relevant training as required 
• •Place orders as required
• •Carry out stock takes as required

Experience

• Previous culinary experience(2-3 years) within catering or retail
• Experience working in a busy kitchen
• Must be eligible to work in the UK 
• A great passion for food and service
• Flexible approach to hours and duties
   

About Aramark

Northern Europe - Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.