Junior Sous Chef

Aramark; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Accommodation Sous Chef for Warwick Castle. The role involves leading food preparation, coaching junior chefs, and ensuring health standards are met. Candidates should have Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3, experience in diverse cuisines, and a full UK driving license. The position offers a salary of £28,662, a Merlin Magic pass, pension, and generous annual leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Merlin Magic pass

Company Pension

Discounted or free food

MyStaff Shop discounts

Generous amounts of Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Hold Food Hygiene qualifications, preferably Level 3.
• Able to manage kitchen and admin tasks effectively.
• Experience in various cuisines and service styles.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation and ordering for the hotel.
• Coach junior chefs and adhere to health standards.
• Organise workload and assist with project planning.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

Presentation and communication skills

Experience in Conferencing and Banqueting

Full clean UK driving licence

IT fluency with MS Office

Job description

Hotel Jnr Sous Chef Job Description – Warwick Castle

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark Northern Europe is looking to hire an experienced and dedicated Accomodation Sous Chef to join the team at Warwick Castle. With the hotel open all year round we are looking for a strong addition to bolster our team. There are truly no days the same! The accommodation junior Sous is a key stakeholder in organising and delivering dinner & breakfast service, working with the relevant departments.

Aramark provides world-class contract catering services, and we are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

This role is full time over a 7 working day week, with a mix of 6 am - 2pm, 2pm- 10pm and occasionally 7am -3pm shifts. There are no split shifts.

A day in the life of a Sous Chef at Warwick Castle :

• Take a leading role in food preparation and ordering for the hotel
• Follow recipes & presentation specifications, with scope of enhancing products where suitable
• Coach junior chefs with food preparation best practises
• Adhere to all health and food safety standards
• Produce food preparation lists, and be able to order accordingly working to a Cost of Sale
• Be able to organise workload split between kitchen & admin tasks
• Adhere to daily kitchen due diligence paperwork
• Assist with future projects planning
• Deputise for Head Chef and other Sous Chefs when required

Required Skill Set :

• Food Hygiene Level 2, but preferably Level 3
• Well- presented, articulate and enthusiastic
• Experienced in Conferencing and Banqueting, or a range of cuisines / service styles
• Hold a full clean UK driving licence
• IT fluent with good knowledge of MS Office, and able to work with several BOH software systems

What’s in it for you :

• A salary of £28 662
• A Merlin Magic pass, allowing free entry to Merlin Attractions.
• Company Pension
• Discounted or free food
• MyStaff Shop discounts
• Generous amounts of Annual Leave

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.

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.