Sous Chef

Medirest Signature; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in contract catering is seeking a talented Sous Chef for their location at Hartpury University. The Sous Chef will manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and support team efficiency in a dynamic environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the culinary field.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Access to Employee Benefits Platform

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Running shifts and guiding the team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Preparing meals according to recipe sheets with allergen knowledge.
• Managing food levels to minimize waste and placing stock orders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Team management

Customer service

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Hartpury University, Gloucester, GL19 3BE

Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, working 5 days over 7, shift pattern TBC

Hourly Rate/Salary: £35,000

Aramark UK are currently looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of in-house food.

You will be working as part of a fantastic team, serving customers, and providing excellent customer service throughout. You will be required to perform basic food preparation and general cleaning tasks both back and front-of-house.

You must be able to drive and have regular access to a car.

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 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, 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 including some weekend work. We offer a great work life balance when it comes to shift times - a rarity when you work within culinary!
• We are offering an annual salary of £35,000.
• Free meals, parking, and local transport links nearby.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits Platform - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme,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 rewards.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

• You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - so organisation and the ability to thrive under pressure is required!
• You will be organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised.
• You will be producing food in line with recipe sheets, and have full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information.
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage. You will also be placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage, alongside receiving deliveries, and ensuring they are stored correctly, and the FIFO method is followed.
• Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertaken any relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
• The ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification or at least 2 years on the job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP
• A trade test will be required for the interview.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 593768.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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 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 - [e-mail]

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

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

• You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - so organisation and the ability to thrive under pressure is required!
• You will be organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised.
• You will be producing food in line with recipe sheets, and have full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information.
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage. You will also be placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage, alongside receiving deliveries, and ensuring they are stored correctly, and the FIFO method is followed.
• Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertaken any relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
• The ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification or at least 2 years on the job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP
• A trade test will be required for the interview.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 593768.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.