Lead Sous Chef: Kitchen Leadership & Growth

Aramark; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform and safety shoes

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance, pension contributions,

Generous holiday allowance

Career development & apprenticeship

Ongoing training

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for HMS Caledonia, Rosyth, to lead a unit kitchen and support food production to spec. You’ll direct the kitchen team, manage stock, and ensure high standards while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The role involves early or late shifts, full-time hours, and working on-site with benefits including uniform, parking, meals, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen with high-volume customers.
• SVQ Level 2/3 in Culinary or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to spec, following recipe sheets and allergen guidelines.
• Manage food production, reduce waste, and maintain stock control.
• Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
• Allocate tasks and mentor the kitchen team.
• Maintain hygiene standards and oversee deep cleans.
• Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.
• Maintain regular, positive and productive communication with client and client representatives.
• Control all handling, collection, recording, and transfer of cash.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Culinary skills

SVQ Level 2/3

Education

SVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for HMS Caledonia, Rosyth, to lead a unit kitchen and support food production to spec. You’ll direct the kitchen team, manage stock, and ensure high standards while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The role involves early or late shifts, full-time hours, and working on-site with benefits including uniform, parking, meals, and career development opportunities.