Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Catering (Mon–Fri, 37.5h)

Aramark; Witney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Discounted meals while on duty

Perkbox discounts and rewards

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Benefits app access

Job summary

Aramark in Witney is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our high-volume catering operation. You will support the Head Chef, lead a team of 12 kitchen colleagues, and deliver high-quality meals to spec.

The role runs 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours 7:00am-3:00pm. Competitive hourly rate (£15.00), on-site parking, and extensive employee benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef in contract catering or high-volume catering environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Good understanding of HACCP, food safety legislation, and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of a busy catering operation.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of 12 kitchen colleagues.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality meals to specification.
• Supporting large-volume contract catering and hospitality services.
• Managing food ordering, deliveries, stock control, and stock rotation.
• Monitoring food costs, reducing waste, and maintaining kitchen budgets.
• Ensuring HACCP procedures and food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Maintaining Food Hygiene Level 2 standards and ensuring compliance across the team.
• Liaising directly with clients to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.
• Managing supplier issues and resolving stock or delivery discrepancies.
• Raising maintenance call-outs and reporting equipment faults.
• Providing weekend cover and night chef cover when required to support the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Aramark in Witney is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our high-volume catering operation. You will support the Head Chef, lead a team of 12 kitchen colleagues, and deliver high-quality meals to spec.

The role runs 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours 7:00am-3:00pm. Competitive hourly rate (£15.00), on-site parking, and extensive employee benefits are included.