Sous Chef

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Reach for Remarkable Location: Keogh Barracks, Aldershot, GU12 5RQ Annual salary: £30,250.00 Hours: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hrs/week) Schedule: 5 days over 7 (alternate weekends) Shifts: Weekends 0930 -1900, Early shift 0600 –1400, Late shift 1200-2000 Job Ref: 632704 Sous Chef – Cook Up Your Next Career Move!

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our talented team at Keogh Barracks. With a busy kitchen and a vibrant service to deliver, you’ll play a key role in leading the brigade, supporting the Head Chef, and ensuring every dish is exceptional. Working alongside the armed forces and to cater for high-ranking officers and to help with dinner nights and a family orientated mess.

This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to grow with a global leader in contract catering while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is away.
• Prepare dishes to spec, following recipe sheets and allergen guidelines.
• Manage food production, reduce waste, and maintain stock control.
• Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
• Allocate tasks and mentor the kitchen team.
• Maintain hygiene standards and oversee deep cleans.
• Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.

What We’re Looking For:

• UK residency for the past 3 years and legal right to work.
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification and at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Calm under pressure, organised, and ready for a trade test.

Perks and Benefits

• Free meals on shift, free parking, uniform, safety shoes, and gym access.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP, supermarket discounts, and more.
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more).
• Career development, promotion opportunities, and apprenticeship schemes.
• Ongoing training to help you grow and thrive.

Internal applicants: please inform your line manager before applying.

Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you? Apply now and let’s cook up something great together!

About Aramark UK At Aramark UK, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As a proud  Employer and Forces Friendly organisation (ERS Gold Award holder), we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our people throughout their career journey.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Reach out to our team at careers@aramark.co.uk – we’re here to help.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is away.
• Prepare dishes to spec, following recipe sheets and allergen guidelines.
• Manage food production, reduce waste, and maintain stock control.
• Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
• Allocate tasks and mentor the kitchen team.
• Maintain hygiene standards and oversee deep cleans.
• Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.

What We’re Looking For:

• UK residency for the past 3 years and legal right to work.
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification and at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Calm under pressure, organised, and ready for a trade test.

Perks and Benefits

• Free meals on shift, free parking, uniform, safety shoes, and gym access.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP, supermarket discounts, and more.
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more).
• Career development, promotion opportunities, and apprenticeship schemes.
• Ongoing training to help you grow and thrive.

Internal applicants: please inform your line manager before applying.

Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you? Apply now and let’s cook up something great together!