Sous Chef
Sous Chef
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Job Description
Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team at St James Marlborough Road London SW1A 1BQ.
You will be responsible for the daytoday running of the shifts when the Head Chef is not present producing up to 1000 meals at a time. You will be well organised 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 worldclass contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK including Defence and Judicial private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
To be eligible for this role due to the sector requirements:you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
What we offer:
- This is a fulltime position 35 hours per week 5 days out of 7 including alternate weekends. Shifts range between 6:30 am and 10:00 pm.
- 15.00/hour pay rate.
- Free meals on duty and local transport links.
- You will have access to MyStaffShop which includes 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 benefits.
- 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.
- As 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.
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 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 are 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 undertaken any relevant training as required.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Been resident 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.
- Fine dining culinary skills.
A trade test will be required as part of the interview process.
If this role appeals to you then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 552474.
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.
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 proud Disability Confident 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
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
Employment Type
Hourly
