Sous Chef – Daytime Lead, No Weekends, £30k

Aramark; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Sous Chef to join the team at the University of Derby. You will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food and service in a busy catering environment, ensuring safety, hygiene and customer satisfaction.

This permanent full-time role (40 hours per week) runs 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday with no weekends, and offers a salary of £30,000. You will work with a busy kitchen serving around 300 students for breakfast and lunch.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within a busy kitchen environment.
• Extensive culinary experience with strong food production and preparation.
• Solid understanding of food safety legislation and hospitality best practice.
• Previous experience in a catering/kitchen role is essential.
• Excellent team management and leadership abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflows and high standards of service.
• Supervising and motivating kitchen staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, fostering a positive team environment.
• Overseeing food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency, presentation, and quality meet established standards.
• Monitoring food safety practices and ensuring compliance with health regulations at all times.
• Coordinating with front-of-house teams to ensure timely service of dishes and excellent customer experiences.
• Assisting with menu planning, development, and the introduction of new dishes and specials.
• Managing stock control, inventory levels, and ordering supplies as required.
• Training new team members on food preparation techniques, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment at all times.
• Supporting the Head Chef in driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Culinary experience

Team management

Food safety

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Sous Chef to join the team at the University of Derby. You will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food and service in a busy catering environment, ensuring safety, hygiene and customer satisfaction.

This permanent full-time role (40 hours per week) runs 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday with no weekends, and offers a salary of £30,000. You will work with a busy kitchen serving around 300 students for breakfast and lunch.