Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Sous Chef to join our team working in Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5HD.
You will be responsible for working collaboratively with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards.
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, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Shifts ranging between 7.30am - 3pm. No weekends. Hourly pay rate is £14.50.
⦁ Free meals on shift, discounted parking, and gym membership.
⦁ EAP in-house mental health champion.
⦁ 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 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.
A day in the life of a Sous Chef:
In the absence of the Head Chef, assume responsibility for the overall kitchen operation.
• Help oversee the general production of breakfast & Lunch.
• To maintain food hygiene, service & presentation to a high standard.
• Support with managing the P&L and all associated financials.
• Deliver first class food throughout service.
• Manage all associated administration.
• To manage and champion daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Ensure compliance of all processes and procedures, including daily and weekly checklists and cleaning schedules.
You will be set up for success if you have:
⦁ Relevant culinary experience operating at a Sous Chef or Head Chef level.
⦁ A passion for food and service.
⦁ Flexible approach to duties.
⦁ IT literate.
⦁ Excellent Customer service.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you bring.
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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.