Sous Chef

Aramark; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 25,978 - 31,751; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free parking

Uniform provided

Employee benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Sous Chef at Somme Barracks to lead a professional catering team serving military personnel. The role combines hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership to deliver high-quality meals and support team development.

You will supervise in the kitchen, manage stock checks, paperwork, and customer service, with a 40-hour week across 5 days and some weekend work. Apprenticeships and career progression are encouraged.

A valid UK work status and security vetting are required.

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 and catering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Previous supervisory experience

Education

BSC (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ level 2 and 3

CIEH level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location: Officers' Mess/Sergeants' Mess, Somme Barracks, DL9 4LD
Pay 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 functions

As 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.

Why join us?

• 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

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 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: 669491.

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