Title: Sous Chef
London, LND, GB, SW1A 2HQ
Reach for Remarkable
Sous Chef – Cook Up Your Next Career Move!
Location: GOGGS, London, SW1A 2HQ
Salary: £37,000
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hrs/week). 5 days over 7 (alternate weekends)
Shifts: Early (06:30–14:30) & Late (10:00–18:00)
Job Ref: 634271
Ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our talented team at GOGGS, London. With a high-volume kitchen (1000 meals per day) and a vibrant service to deliver, you’ll play a key role in leading the brigade, supporting the Head Chef, and ensuring every dish is exceptional.
This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to grow with a global leader in contract catering while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is away.
- Prepare dishes to spec, following recipe sheets and allergen guidelines.
- Manage food production, reduce waste, and maintain stock control.
- Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
- Allocate tasks and mentor the kitchen team.
- Maintain hygiene standards and oversee deep cleans.
- Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.
What We’re Looking For:
- UK residency for the past 3 years and legal right to work.
- Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
- Relevant culinary qualification and at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
- Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Calm under pressure, organised, and ready for a trade test.
Perks and Benefits:
- Free uniform and safety shoes.
- Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP access, supermarket discounts, and more.
- Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more).
- Career development, promotion opportunities, and apprenticeship schemes.
- Ongoing training to help you grow and thrive.
About Aramark UK
As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just reach out to our team at careers@aramark.co.uk.
Internal applicants: please inform your line manager before applying.
Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you? Apply now and let’s cook up something great together!