Sous Chef

Aramark Ltd; Brookwood; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app access (GP, etc)

Generous holiday allowance + buy more

Life assurance & pension contributions

Career development & internal promos

Apprenticeship schemes & ongoing培训

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Sous Chef to support our culinary team at Elizabeth Barracks. You will lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef, helping to produce up to 1,000 meals per shift.

You'll need to be organised, thrive under pressure, and have a passion for food. The role offers full-time hours and opportunities for development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• UK residency for the past 3 years.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Ability to pass full security vetting & DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification + 2 years' experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Willingness to complete a trade test during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is away.
• Prepare meals to recipe specifications and allergen guidelines.
• Manage food production, stock levels, and minimise waste.
• Receive and store deliveries using FIFO method.
• Maintain hygiene standards through deep cleans and staff training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Food passion

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Location: Elizabeth Barracks, JRDF, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0DT Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 (including alternate weekends) Shifts: Early (06:00-14:00) & Late (12:00-20:00)

About the Role: Aramark UK is hiring a Sous Chef to support our culinary team at Elizabeth Barracks. You'll lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef, helping to produce up to 1,000 meals per shift. If you're organised, thrive under pressure, and passionate about food, this could be your next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is away.
• Prepare meals to recipe specifications and allergen guidelines.
• Manage food production, stock levels, and minimise waste.
• Receive and store deliveries using FIFO method.
• Maintain hygiene standards through deep cleans and staff training.

Requirements

• UK residency, for the past 3 years.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Ability to pass full security vetting & DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification + 2 years' experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Willingness to complete a trade test during the interview process.

£28,842 per year / £14.74 per hour

Benefits

• Discounted meals on shift.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to Employee Benefits app (online GP, discounts on groceries, entertainment & more).
• Generous holiday allowance + option to buy more.
• Life assurance & pension contributions.
• Career development & internal promotion opportunities.
• Apprenticeship schemes & ongoing training