Sous Chef: Military Mess Lead Kitchen, 1000 meals/day

Aramark; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 25,978 - 31,751; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free parking

Uniform provided

Employee benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Sous Chef at Somme Barracks to lead a professional catering team serving military personnel. The role combines hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership to deliver high-quality meals and support team development.

You will supervise in the kitchen, manage stock checks, paperwork, and customer service, with a 40-hour week across 5 days and some weekend work. Apprenticeships and career progression are encouraged.

A valid UK work status and security vetting are required.

Qualifications

• 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 and catering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Previous supervisory experience

Education

BSC (Catering)

MHCIM

HND

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ level 2 and 3

CIEH level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Sous Chef at Somme Barracks to lead a professional catering team serving military personnel. The role combines hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership to deliver high-quality meals and support team development.

You will supervise in the kitchen, manage stock checks, paperwork, and customer service, with a 40-hour week across 5 days and some weekend work. Apprenticeships and career progression are encouraged.

A valid UK work status and security vetting are required.