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.
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Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Aegon, UK. Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9SE.You will be responsible for organising and directing the team in the delivery of all food services to the client. the day-to-day running of the shifts when the Head Chef is not present, producing up to 1000 meals at a time. You will be well organized 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 world-class 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.
What we offer:
- This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday
- Friday. Shifts range between 7am
- 4pm
- Leaving your evenings and weekends free
- a rarity when you work within culinary!
- The annual salary is £28,176.12.
- Free onsite parking, free meals on shift and free on site gym membership!
- You will have access to MyStaffShop
- 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 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 Junior Sous Chef:
- You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, ensuring the efficient delivery of all food services – so organisation and the ability to thrive under pressure is required!
- You will be responsible for the Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, ensuring they are prioritising and highlighting orders required for the sections.
- To set up and break down lunch service
- 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:
- 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
- Relevant culinary qualification and at least 2 years on the job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 546473All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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.