Sous Chef - Thorney Island, Emsworth

Sous Chef - Thorney Island, Emsworth

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £22,480.90 per year

Your Aramark journey starts here

Do you love to create meals that put smiles on faces?
Are you wanting to work in a business who will offer you a great work life balance?
Are you looking for your next challenge and fancy working in an absolutely stunning setting?
If the answer is yes, then read on. We are currently recruiting a Sous Chef to join our team working at Officers Mess, Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, PO10 8DH

Perks of the job

• £22,480.90 per year
• Permanent position
• Full time - 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Shifts range between 6.30am – 9pm.
• No late finishes or weekends!
• Life insurance and pension contribution
• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Cycle 2 Work scheme / Refer a friend scheme
• Love2Shop discounts including discounts on your weekly supermarket shop and lifes luxuries!
• Additional staff discount in the companies outlets
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect 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 do not look for experience, we need a good attitude and the willingness to learn.

What you'll be doing

• In the absence of the Head Chef, assume responsibility for the overall kitchen operation
• General production of breakfast, lunch and dinner
• To maintain food hygiene, service & presentation to a high standard
• Support the head chef to manage the day to day running of the kitchen, including managing wastage and paperwork
• Deliver private and official functions
• Follow recipes and prepare food for service
• Manage all associated administration tasks
• Deliver first class food throughout service
• To share responsibility for the checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries to ensure that only the highest standard of produce is accepted into the unit.
• To assist the Head Chef in evaluating the training needs of the kitchen staff.
• As a member of our team, you are equally responsible for cleaning and hygiene and that any assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties are carried out.

Experience

• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Relevant culinary experience operating at a Sous Chef level
• Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
• A great passion for food and service
• Flexible approach to hours and duties
• IT literate, numerate and able to communicate across cross discipline stakeholders

About Aramark

Northern Europe - Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Emsworth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person