Sous Chef

Northern Europe; Camberley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Benefits app

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You will support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, and ensure consistently high-quality food and service in a demanding catering environment.

The role offers £15.48 per hour, 37.5 hours per week, and shifts across 05:30–20:30, five days out of seven. On-site parking, discounted meals, gym membership, pension and life assurance accompany training and career development.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and kitchen management experience in high-volume catering.
• NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 Professional Cookery or equivalent qualifications.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification and solid health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and service.
• Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard.
• Support hospitality functions and events as required.
• Oversee stock ordering, control, and stocktaking processes.
• Ensure recipe compliance and food production standards.
• Monitor food safety, allergen management and health procedures.
• Assist with menu planning and kitchen administration.
• Train and support team members to achieve excellence.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Culinary skills

Fast-paced catering

Health & safety awareness

Stock ordering

Education

NVQ Level 2 / equivalent

NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our team at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, GU15 4PQ. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of exceptional food services within a prestigious environment, leading kitchen operations and supporting the development of the wider culinary team.

Working in a fast-paced and demanding catering environment, you will play a key role in ensuring food quality, safety, and service standards are consistently delivered to a high standard.

What's in it for you?

• £15.48 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Working 5 days out of 7
• Variable shifts (earlies, middles and lates) between 05:30 and 20:30
• Occasional hospitality and function cover
• Discounted meals whilst on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted on-site gym membership
• Convenient location close to Camberley town centre and local bus routes
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of kitchen operations
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and service
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to a consistently high standard
• Supporting hospitality functions and special events as required
• Managing stock ordering, stock control, and stock taking processes
• Ensuring recipe compliance and food production standards are maintained
• Monitoring food safety, allergen management, and health & safety procedures
• Assisting with menu planning and kitchen administration
• Training and supporting team members to achieve operational excellence
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment

Qualifications

About you

• Strong leadership, kitchen management, and culinary skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment
• NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 Professional Cookery or equivalent qualification
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety practices
• Experience using stock ordering and stock taking systems
• Understanding of menu production and recipe compliance
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Confident undertaking a practical trade test

Additional Information

• Applicants must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work in the UK
• Successful candidates will be required to pass full security vetting and DBS checks

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.