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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 New College Pontefract, WF8 4QR.
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 and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
What's in it for you:
- 37.5 hours per week, 6am-2pm
- Monday to Friday
- Term time only, 39 working weeks
- Permanent position
- £24,575.07
- Free meal on shift, free parking, and gym access
- Access to PerkBox which includes 100s of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats
- Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks
- Join a talented team with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within
- Great training and development is available
- We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue
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Job Responsibilities
- Running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised
- Producing food in line with recipe sheets, and having full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information
- Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage. 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
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Key Requirements
- Experience operating at Sous Chef level
- IT literate
- 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 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 – careers@aramark.co.uk
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
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