Sous Chef

Aramark; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Free parking

Gym access

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a talented and experienced Sous Chef to oversee all aspects of in-house food at New College Pontefract, WF8 4QR. The role focuses on running shifts, maintaining high standards, and supporting a cohesive culinary team within a contract catering environment.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks), with perks including a free meal on shift, free parking, gym access and access to PerkBox.

Qualifications

• IT literacy for kitchen management and ordering systems.
• Ability to lead shifts and motivate a team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and guide the team when the Head Chef is not present.
• Organise and support the team to ensure smooth daily operation.
• Produce food in line with recipes and allergen information.
• Manage production and stock, place orders, and log wastage.
• Carry out daily/weekly deep cleans and ensure staff training.

Skills

IT literate

People-oriented

Leadership

Job description

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AramarkUKare currently looking for a talented,enthusiasticand experiencedSousChef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects ofin housefood atNew College Pontefract, WF8 4QR.

AramarkUKare 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 arevery luckyto have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• 37.5hoursper week6am-2pm
• Monday to Friday
• Term time only 39 working weeks
• Free meal on shift, freeparkingand gym access
• You will have access toPerkBox- which includes 100's ofdiscounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shopand weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many moreperks.
• 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.

Job Responsibilities

• You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producingmeals for breakfast,lunchand dinner– soorganisationandthe ability to thrive under pressure isrequired!
• You will beorganisingand supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily,allocatingtasks so that your team and timearefullyutilised.
• 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 receivingdeliveries,and ensuring they are storedcorrectly,and the FIFO method is followed.
• Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trainedontheir sectionsand haveundertakenany relevant training asrequired.

Key Requirements:

• IT literate
• Passionate about food and people

About Aramark

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 yourequireany 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.