Lead Sous Chef — Balanced Hours, Career Growth

Aramark Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking nearby

Local transport links nearby

Job summary

Aramark UK are currently looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of in house food at this independent school based in Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QE. The role is based within the hub kitchen, with potential for progression within a world leading contract catering organisation.

You will lead shifts, manage production and stock, and work with your team to deliver high standards while maintaining safety and hygiene at all times.

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification or at least 2 years on the job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP.
• A full UK driving license is desirable due to the location of the site.

Responsibilities

• Guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised.
• Producing food in line with recipe sheets, with full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information.
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage.
• Placing orders and keeping records of stock wastage, receiving deliveries, and ensuring correct storage using FIFO.
• Carrying out deep cleans daily/weekly and ensuring staff are trained.

Skills

Team leadership

Org skills

Under pressure

Food prep

Allergen knowledge

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark UK are currently looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of in house food at this independent school based in Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QE. The role is based within the hub kitchen, with potential for progression within a world leading contract catering organisation.

You will lead shifts, manage production and stock, and work with your team to deliver high standards while maintaining safety and hygiene at all times.