Sous Chef

Aramark Ltd; Abbots Worthy; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality company in England is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their team at Sparsholt College. The position offers a full-time contract with 35 hours per week, requiring culinary expertise and a commitment to quality food production. Employees enjoy discounted meals, onsite gym access, and various other benefits including life assurance and generous holidays. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals passionate about their culinary careers.

Benefits

Discounted meals

Free onsite parking

Access to onsite gym

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work.
• Own transport essential due to the location of the site.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification or at least 1 year on job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production in line with recipes.
• Maintain food quality during service.
• Capture and record food waste and overproduction.
• Assist in shift opening and closing checklists.

Skills

Effective food production

Knowledge of menu items

Management of food quality

Communication with team

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Sous Chef

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK are currently looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our team at Sparsholt College, Winchester, SO21 2NF.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. 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 very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer:

This is a full‑time position, 35 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including some weekend work, between the hours of 7am - 7.30pm. The hourly rate is £13.80. Discounted meals, free onsite parking and access to onsite gym. Extra time off over Christmas due to college closure. You will have access to MyStaffShop - 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 perks.

We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

• Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production to ensure minimal wastage
• Maintenance of food levels throughout all service periods
• Maintenance of food quality and integrity of items
• Capturing and recording all volumes consumed and overproduction
• Assisting in the compilation of all shift opening and closing checklists
• Discussing ideas or improvements with line manager
• Undertake relevant training as required

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work
• Own transport essential due to the location of the site
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Relevant culinary qualification or at least 1 year on the job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP
• A full UK driving licence is desirable due to the location of the site

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 581663. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

About Aramark

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.