Sous Chef FT

Aramark Ltd; Brookwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

On-site parking

Life assurance

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Sous Chef at ATC Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, Surrey. You will run shifts in the Head Chef’s absence, producing up to 1000 meals per service and leading a kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

37.5 hours per week, five days out of seven, with shifts 6am–7.30pm. Role requires UK residence history and the ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks. £14.88 hourly rate, with perks and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have culinary qualification and at least 2 years on-the-job experience acting as Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team and manage production under pressure.
• Knowledge of allergens and compliance with HACCP and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Run daily kitchen operations in absence of Head Chef.
• Produce up to 1000 meals per shift with accurate portioning and waste control.
• Place orders, receive deliveries, and maintain FIFO inventory.
• Ensure staff training and adherence to safety and food handling procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Allergen knowledge

Stock management

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Culinary qualification

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team at ATC Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0QQ. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the shifts when the Head Chef is not present, producing up to 1000 meals at a time. You will be well organized and be able to work well under pressure. Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer:

This is a full time position, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including alternate weekends. Shifts range between 6am - 7.30pm, leaving your evenings free - a, time - so 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 is 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 wastage. 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. Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertook any relevant training as required.

You'll be set up for success if you have:

• 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
• Relevant culinary qualification and at least 2 years on the job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP
• A trade test will be required for the interview

The hourly rate is £14.88.

Discounted meals and on site parking, alongside scheduled time off at Christmas - giving you time to enjoy the festive season! You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's 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 perks! You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within! As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so your learning journey can continue!

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing up to 1000 meals at a