Sous Chef

Aramark Northern Europe; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free uniform

Nest pension contribution

Life insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark Northern Europe is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team at Imphal Barracks, YO10 4HD. You will lead the kitchen alongside the Chef Manager, prepare meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner, and ensure portion control, food safety and due diligence.

We offer a full-time, 40-hour week with Monday to Friday shifts, on-site parking, free uniform, a Nest pension and life insurance, and progression opportunities within a world-leading hospitality organisation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent kitchen experience.
• DBS and security checks required.
• Good knowledge of allergens and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and work with the Chef Manager.
• Prepare food for breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Follow recipes and maintain kitchen records.
• Assist with deliveries, stock checks and monthly audits.
• Monitor temperatures of fridges, freezers and hot cabinets.
• Manage production and food levels to minimise wastage.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Lead by example and work well alongside our Chef Manager
• You'll be cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks, and conducting monthly audit checks
• Month end stocktaking
• Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records
• To share responsibility with the Chef manager/Catering manager for the checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries
• To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks
• Undertake relevant training as required
• Experience DBS and security checks to be completed
• Previous experience in a similar contract catering environment
• NVQ Level 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• Good knowledge of food production methods, keeping up to date with new methods
• Extensive knowledge on Allergens and the impact/awareness needed
• Impeccable leadership skills, to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• The ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
• The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• The ability to organise your time and workload
• A driving licence and access to own transport is desirable due to the location of the site

About Aramark Northern Europe

Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.

Your Aramark journey starts here

Are you currently working in the culinary world and looking for more responsibility? Love creating meals that put a smile on people's faces? Looking for a role that's mainly Monday - Friday with the occasional weekend? Well, we have a job for you! We are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.

Position

Sous Chef to work with our integral team at Imphal Barracks, YO10 4HD.

Perks of the job

£11.50 per hour

Full time - 40 hours a week - Mainly Monday - Friday with the odd weekend

A level of flexibility is required for functions

Shifts varying from 6.30am-6.30pm, no late evenings!

Discounted meals on shift

Free on site parking

Free uniform provided

NEST pension contribution and Life insurance

Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service

Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme

Apprenticeship schemes