Sous Chef

Aramark; Catterick; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals on duty

Free parking

Uniform provided

Safety shoes provided

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Sous Chef at Somme Barracks to lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff, delivering around 1000 meals daily within a military dining setting.

You will oversee basic food preparation to a set menu, maintain cleanliness and stock controls, and complete paperwork and training as required. Strong supervisory skills and security vetting are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• One of the following qualifications or equivalent: BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ 2 and 3; Knowledge of health and safety; CIEH level 2 or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of chefs and kitchen assistants, delivering around 1000 meals, 3 times a day; supervise in the kitchen unit.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, tidy and stock checks are conducted correctly.
• Complete relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Manage customer complaints professionally.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Basic food preparation

Quality control

Stock checks

Paperwork compliance

Customer complaints handling

Training

Education

BSC (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ 2 and 3

CIEH level 2

Job description

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.

Reach for Remarkable

Location: Officers’ Mess/Sergeants’ Mess, Somme Barracks, DL9 4LDPay rate:£13.83 per hour(£28,864.87 per annum)Contract type:Permanent,full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (includes some weekends)Shift times: Earlies/Lates

• - alternate weeks. Earlies 06:45 – 13:15, Lates 14:30 – 21:00 with occasional absence cover and functionsAs a Sous Chef at Somme Barracks, you'll be part of a professional catering team serving military personnel within the UK's largest Army garrison. Combining hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership, you'll help deliver high-quality meals, support the development of your team, and play a vital role in creating an outstanding dining experience in a rewarding and purpose-driven environment.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

• - Discounted meals on duty / Free parking.
• - Free uniform and safety shoes provided.
• - You will have access to our Employee Benefits app
• - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistant Programme, 100s 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 rewards.
• - You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• - We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes so that your learning journey can continue.

What you’ll do:

• - Collaborating with a team of chefs and kitchen assistants, delivering around 1000 meals, 3 times a day. You will be supervising in the kitchen unit.
• - You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• - Ensuring the kitchen is clean and tidy, and all stock checks are conducted correctly.
• - Completing all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• - Manage customer complaints in a professional manner.
• - Undertake relevant training as required.

What we’re looking for:

• - Must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work.
• - Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• - Previous supervisory experience.
• - Applicants must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

• - BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ level 2 and 3
• - Knowledge of health and safety
• - CIEH level 2 qualification or equivalent

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proudDisability Confident and Forces Friendly 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 – [e-mail].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

Job reference: 669493.

What you’ll do:

• - Collaborating with a team of chefs and kitchen assistants, delivering around 1000 meals, 3 times a day. You will be supervising in the kitchen unit.
• - You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• - Ensuring the kitchen is clean and tidy, and all stock checks are conducted correctly.
• - Completing all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• - Manage customer complaints in a professional manner.
• - Undertake relevant training as required.

What we’re looking for:

• - Must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work.
• - Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• - Previous supervisory experience.
• - Applicants must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

• - BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ level 2 and 3
• - Knowledge of health and safety
• - CIEH level 2 qualification or equivalent

• - Discounted meals on duty / Free parking.
• - Free uniform and safety shoes provided.
• - You will have access to our Employee Benefits app
• - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistant Programme, 100s 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 rewards.
• - You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• - We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes so that your learning journey can continue.