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 Wellington Barracks, Westminster, SW1E 9EU

Perks of the job

• £14 per hour
• Full time – 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7. Shifts ranging between 6am – 6.30pm
• No late finishes!
• Life insurance and pension contribution
• 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

• Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets
• Cooking and prepping food for 500 per day, breakfast/lunch/dinner
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production to ensure minimal wastage
• Maintenance of food levels throughout all service periods
• Maintenance of food quality and brand standards
• Ensuring the maintenance of high hygiene and health and safety standards in line with Aramark requirements and identify any anomalies and incidents
• Capturing and recording all volumes consumed and overproduction
• Assisting in the compilation of all shift opening and closing checklists
• Discussing ideas or improvements with line manager
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertake relevant training as required
• In addition to the above, Chefs may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc back of house and front of house duties in line with business requirements.

Experience

• NVQ level 2 culinary qualification or equivalent
• Previous culinary experience at CDP or Sous Chef level 
• 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.