Title:  Sous Chef

Aramark UK are recruiting a Sous Chef to join their fantastic team at Keogh Barracks, Ash Vale GU12 5QU. 

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shifts when the Head Chef is not present, producing up to 1000 meals at a time. You will be well organised and be able to work well under pressure.  

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.   

What we offer:

⦁    This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, (5 days over 7, alternate weekends off). Shifts range between 6:00 and 20:00, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality. 
⦁    Annual salary £29,115.32.
⦁    Discounted meals, free on-site parking.
⦁    You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.  
⦁    We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits. 
⦁    You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within. 
⦁    We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

⦁    You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing up to 1000 meals at a time – so organisation and the ability to thrive under pressure is required! 
⦁    You will be organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised. 
⦁    You will be producing food in line with recipe sheets, and have full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information.  
⦁    Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage. You will also be placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage, alongside receiving deliveries, and ensuring they are stored correctly, and the FIFO method is followed. 
⦁    Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertaken any relevant training as required. 

You will be set up for success if you have:

⦁    Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent) and demonstrable on-the-job experience as either a Sous Chef or a Senior Chef de Partie. 
⦁    Excellent team player and communicator. 
⦁    A confident chef.
⦁    Flexibility and the ability to innovate. . 
⦁    You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role. 

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.  

Job Reference 548601. 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.   
 

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 
 
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk  
 
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