Sous Chef

Aramark; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free parking

Uniform provided

Safety shoes provided

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Training & apprenticeships

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a committed Sous Chef at Somme Barracks to lead a busy kitchen team, delivering around 1000 meals daily and supervising in a high-volume unit. You will handle basic food preparation within a fixed menu and ensure stock checks, paperwork, and compliance are up to standard.

The role requires UK residency for 3 years, legal right to work, and the ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks; supervisory experience is essential, with recognised catering qualifications

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK and continuous residence in the UK for 3 years.
• Must pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory experience in a kitchen environment.
• Qualified in catering with recognised certificates as listed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a kitchen team delivering around 1000 meals daily.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Maintain cleanliness, stock checks and paperwork/due diligence forms.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and contribute to training.
• Support training and development within the team as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health and safety

DBS checks clearance

Education

BSC Catering

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ 2/3

Job description

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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 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.