Sous Chef

Aramark; Scotton; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted meals on duty / Free meals

Free parking

Free uniform and safety shoes

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Promotion from within

Apprenticeship schemes

Descripción de la vacante

Aramark UK is seeking a Sous Chef at Somme Barracks to join a professional catering team serving military personnel in the UK’s largest Army garrison. You’ll blend hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership to deliver high-quality meals and support the development of your team in a purpose-driven environment.

The role requires UK residence for the past 3 years and passing security vetting/ DBS checks; shifts include early and late hours.

Formación

• 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.
• Qualifications include 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.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with a team of chefs and kitchen assistants to deliver around 1000 meals, 3 times a day; you will be supervising in the kitchen unit.
• Responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy, and all stock checks are conducted correctly.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Manage customer complaints in a professional manner.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Health & safety

Educación

BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ2/3

Descripción del empleo

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.

• 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

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 proudDisability 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.