Culinary Specialist- Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team in a beautiful setting. This role involves leading kitchen operations, producing high-quality meals, and managing a talented team. With a focus on work-life balance, the company offers a supportive environment where culinary careers can flourish. Enjoy benefits like discounted meals, free parking, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. If you have a passion for cooking and a knack for organization, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your culinary career while making a positive impact in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Discounted Meals

Free On-Site Parking

Life Assurance

Pension Contributions

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Employee Benefits App

Training and Development Opportunities

Apprenticeship Schemes

Qualifications

• Must have relevant culinary qualification and experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and guide the team when the Head Chef is absent.
• Produce food according to recipes and manage food levels to minimize waste.
• Ensure team training and compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Culinary Qualification

Job description

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Culinary Specialist - Sous Chef, Pirbright

Client:

Aramark

Location:

Pirbright, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Reach for Remarkable

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team at Elizabeth Barracks, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0DT.

If you love to create meals that put smiles on faces and fancy working in a stunning setting, then this is the role for you. 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 organized and able to work well under pressure.

Aramark UK is making a work-life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world-leading organization. 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 resident for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including alternate weekends.
• Annual salary £29,115.32.
• Discounted meals and free on-site parking, alongside scheduled time off at Christmas – giving you time to enjoy the festive season.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - 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 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 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 – 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:

• Been resident in the UK for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification and on-the-job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP.
• A trade test will be required as part of the interview.

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

Job Reference 573019.

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.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.