Sous Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Forres; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider is seeking a Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen operations at Kinloss Barracks. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and possess a relevant culinary qualification. You will lead your team in preparing up to 1000 meals per shift, ensuring excellent standards of food safety and hygiene. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to Employee Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• Knowledge of allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Managing shifts and leading your team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Organizing and supporting daily operations, task allocation.
• Preparing food according to recipes.
• Managing food production, ordering, stock records, and wastage.
• Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

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.

Join Our Team as a Sous Chef at Kinloss Barracks

Aramark UK is currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to oversee daily operations in the absence of the Head Chef, producing up to 1000 meals per shift. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, able to work under pressure, and passionate about culinary excellence.

We offer a balanced work environment within hospitality, supporting your culinary career growth within a leading global organization. Our services include contract catering for defense, judicial, private industry, and educational sectors across the UK. We pride ourselves on having some of the best culinary talent in the UK.

Eligibility Requirements

• UK residency for the past 3 years
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks

What We Offer

• Full-time position, 40 hours/week, mainly Monday to Friday, with varied shifts
• Hourly rate of £14
• Access to Employee Benefits including online GP, discounts, and savings
• Company benefits such as life assurance, pension, generous holiday entitlement, and more
• Career development opportunities, including training and apprenticeship schemes

Daily Responsibilities

• Managing shifts and leading your team in the absence of the Head Chef
• Organizing and supporting daily operations, task allocation
• Preparing food according to recipes, with full allergen knowledge
• Managing food production, ordering, stock records, and wastage
• Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards through regular deep cleans

Qualifications and Experience

• Resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work
• Pass security vetting and DBS checks
• Relevant culinary qualification and at least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP
• A trade test will be required during the interview process

If you are interested, apply now with your details and demonstrate the value you can bring to our team. Job Reference: 591234. All applications are confidential. Existing employees must notify their line manager before applying.

About Aramark UK

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