Sous Chef

Aramark; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service company in the UK is seeking a talented Sous Chef for RAF Northolt. This full-time role offers a vibrant working environment with a focus on personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and team coordination. Free meals, gym access, and various employee benefits are included. Join a team that values career development and offers generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Parking

Uniform

Safety shoes

Gym access

Employee benefits app access

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Trade test required as part of the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and guide the team when Head Chef is absent.
• Organise and support the team for daily operations.
• Produce food in line with recipe sheets, manage production levels.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Culinary experience as Sous or Senior CDP

Education

Food Hygiene Certification Level 2

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.

Location: RAF Northolt
Salary: £26,937.00
Job type: Full‑time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (including alternate weekends)
Shift pattern: Early (06:30–14:30) and Late (10:00–18:00)

About the Role

Aramark UK is looking for a talented and organised Sous Chef to join our team at RAF Northolt. With 3 busy kitchens on site there are no two days the same at Northolt, making for a fast paced and exciting role for someone who wants more attractive hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career with a global leader in contract catering, while enjoying a healthy work‑life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing up to 300 meals at a time.
• 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 waste. 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.
• Conducting deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertaken any relevant training as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Food Hygiene Certification Level 2 (minimum).
• Trade test required as part of the interview process.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Relevant culinary qualification and proven on‑the‑job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP.

What’s in It for You

• Free meals on shift, parking, uniform, safety shoes, and gym access.
• Access to Employee Benefits app – online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, supermarket discounts, and more.
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with option to buy more).
• Career development and promotion opportunities.
• Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing training.

About Aramark UK
We provide world‑class catering services across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly Employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Job Reference: 612333.
Internal applicants must inform their line manager before applying.
Apply now and bring your culinary skills to a team that values you.