Sous Chef

Job Description Aramark UK are currently looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of in house food at Great Western Hospital, SN3 6BB.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What’s in it for you:

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• 37.5 hours working weekdays and weekends
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• Hours between 6am and 8pm
• Permanent position
• £31,307 dependant on experience
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• Discounted parking- £1.50
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Free meal on shift

• You will have access to PerkBox – 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 talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.

– We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

• Job Responsibilities

– You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner – 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.

• Qualifications
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• Experience operating at Sous Chef level
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• IT literate
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• Flexible to work shifts
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• Passionate about food and people

About Aramark At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud 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 – careers@aramark.co.uk Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.